JCDC Cyber Collaboration Support Services RFI.pdf

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

FOR

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS)

CYBERSECURITY & INFRASTRUCTURE SECURITY AGENCY (CISA)

CYBER COLLABORATION SUPPORT SERVICES

INTRODUCTION

This is a Request for Information (RFI) released pursuant to FAR 15.201(e). This RFI is for information, market research, and planning purposes only. It does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or Request for Quotation (RFQ). No solicitation document exists, and the Government may or may not issue a formal solicitation resulting from the responses received to this RFI. This RFI does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. Further, CISA is not at this time seeking proposals and will not accept unsolicited proposals. Respondents are advised that the U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative cost incurred in response to this RFI. All costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the responding party’s expense. At this time proprietary information is not being requested and respondents will refrain from providing proprietary information in response to this RFI. Responses to this RFI will not be returned. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFP or RFQ, if issued. In accordance, with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the U.S.

Government to form a binding contract. It is the responsibility of interested parties to monitor SAM.gov for additional information pertaining to this RFI.

Government technical experts drawn from staff within CISA, and other federal agencies may review responses. The Government may use selected support contractor personnel to assist in the review of the RFI responses. These support contractors will be bound by appropriate non-disclosure agreements to protect proprietary information.

The purpose of this announcement is to provide interested entities the opportunity to submit information regarding their capabilities to meet the Government’s requirement and to determine the method of acquisition.

HOW TO RESPOND TO THIS RFI

Entities that believe they possess the capabilities to provide all the services should submit documentation of their ability to meet each of the task areas.

Entities that believe they possess the capabilities to provide one or more of the task areas should submit documentation of their ability to meet those task areas.

Interested entities are required to identify their type of business, applicable NAICS Code, and size standards in accordance with the Small Business Administration.

Is your organization currently performing or have in the past performed same or similar services as those in this RFI? If so, indicate whether your organization offers any of the required capabilities described in this notice on one or more of your company's own Federal Government contracts (i.e., GSA Federal Supply Schedule contract or Government wide Acquisition Contracts) that JCDC could order from and, if so, which services are offered.

Industry input is also requested on the draft requirements. Questions and/or feedback must be submitted as a separate document.

SUBMISSION DETAILS

Interested entities should submit a capabilities statement package (up to 20 pages, 8.5 x 11-inch pages, font no smaller than 10 point) demonstrating the ability to provide the services listed in this RFI.

Entities should submit a Cover Page: The cover page does not count towards the page limit. The cover page should contain at a minimum the following information:

Company name Primary Point of Contact, including phone number and email address SAM.GOV Unique Entity ID (UEI)

Submit responses electronically in either Microsoft Word or Portable Document Format (PDF), no later than 12:00 p.m. ED, 17 January 2025 to hannah.moussa@mail.cisa.dhs.gov and mchael.ashworth@mail.cisa.dhs.gov.

Note: CISA COCO plans to conduct an in-person Industry Day, open to both small and other than small businesses on a date to be determined. The primary objectives of the Industry Day are for industry to: (1) learn about the requirement, (2) share comments and questions, and (3) help determine the method of acquisition. The Government reserves the right to hold one-on-one meetings resulting from RFI responses received as part of its market research. Meetings may be held with companies who provide comprehensive and relevant responses this RFI.

All data received in response to this SSN that is marked or designated as corporate of proprietary will be fully protected from any release outside the Government.

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