HSHQDC-15-R-00041_Synopsis.pdf

SYNOPSIS

4/15/15

This is a synopsis of a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology (S&T) requirement. DHS expects to issue solicitation/Request for Proposal (RFP) HSHQDC-15-R- 00041 in the next 15 days, or shortly thereafter, by posting it to FedBizOpps.

No response to this synopsis is requested. No response to this synopsis is required in order to receive the eventual solicitation, or to be permitted to submit a proposal in response to the eventual solicitation.

The requirement to be solicited is entitled “Cybersecurity Research and Technical Execution Support (CRATES).” The NAICS is 541690 Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services. The solicitation will not be a small business set-aside. It will be available for full and open competition. The government anticipates awarding a stand-alone contract as a result of the solicitation. The government is not utilizing a General Services Administration Schedule or any sort of government-wide or multiple-award contract to issue an order.

The following is a summary of the requirement:

As part of the core DHS mission to safeguard cyberspace, the S&T Cyber Security Division (CSD) requires support for management of its existing technical research programs, research and analysis regarding potential new programs, coordinating and participating in technical experiments and exercises, conducting technical foraging, developing technology and sector roadmaps, conducting test and evaluation, coordinating with private industry and the venture capital community, cyber security subject matter expertise, and stakeholder education. This support will be for current, potential, and proposed CSD R&D projects. CSD requires this support to conduct its research projects, outreach, and stakeholder interaction more effectively and efficiently, and to facilitate delivery of new capabilities and successful technology transfer to customers. The support involves interactions with research teams comprising academia, the private sector, and national laboratories.

The primary places of performance will be the Washington, DC area and the Silicon Valley, CA area. The requirement will span five years, consisting of a base year and four option years.

In order to perform this work, the contractor will need to have personnel fitting the following descriptions:

• Cyber Security Research Program Manager (one full-time-equivalent) – Must hold a master’s degree in a science, technology, engineering, or math discipline. Must have project management experience as well as technical cyber security experience.

• Cyber Security Subject Matter Expert (four FTEs) – Must hold a PhD in cyber security, computer science, information technology, electrical engineering, or related discipline.

Must have technical cyber security experience. Must have R&D experience.

• Junior Cyber Security Subject Matter Expert (two FTEs) – Must hold a PhD in cyber security, computer science, information technology, electrical engineering, or related discipline. Must have technical cyber security experience.

The contractor will also need to have other personnel to conduct research, do technical writing and editing, create digital media, and perform administrative support.