CSO Call 9 - Cyber Defense Platform - SOO Amendment 1.pdf

This Statement of Objectives (SOO) details a cyber defense platform procurement for a government agency near Dayton, Ohio, covering the period from November 2025 to May 2030. The project involves deploying a cyber defense platform utilizing Elastic Stack, EDR, and SOAR software on dedicated hardware to support 4,000 endpoints, with an initial 6-month award and potential 4.5-year extension.

The procurement includes multiple tasks: Security Operations Center Deployment, Bulk Training, and Technical Support/Licenses. Key deliverables involve hardware procurement (including Dell PowerEdge servers, AMD CPUs, and various networking equipment), software licensing (63 Federal Elastic Enterprise licenses, Cyberspatial Teleseer, IBM QRADAR SOAR), and comprehensive training for seven individuals. The contract structure includes firm fixed pricing and optional expansion phases for licenses and technical support, with specific requirements for security clearances, documentation, and on-site deployment support. The government will provide necessary funded equipment, network access, and will oversee financial, staffing, and security aspects of the project.