RFI Cybersecurity.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICES

1155 DEFENSE PENTAGON

WASHINGTON, DC 20301-1155

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

Cybersecurity Support Service

1. GENERAL INFORMATION:

Project Title: Proposed Cybersecurity Support Services Request for Information Post Date: October 24, 2025 Response Date: November 25, 2025, 10 a.m. EST NAICS Code/Size Standard: 541519 Other Computer Related Services/$34M Product Service Code: R499 Support-Professional: Other Contracting Office Address: Washington Headquarters Services, Acquisition Directorate, 4800 Mark Center Drive, Suite 09F09, Alexandria, VA 22350-3400

2. Request for Information:

The Washington Headquarters Services (WHS) Acquisition Directorate (AD) is in the process of developing a solicitation for cybersecurity support services, and we are seeking input regarding a Proposed Performance Work Statement to ensure that the scope, requirement, and deliverables are well-defined.

Introduction: WHS/AD is seeking information on behalf of DSCA from potential sources to provide a proposed PWS for purposes of the requirement name.

This Request for Information is for information and planning purposes only and shall NOT be construed as a Solicitation or as an obligation on the part of the Government. This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract or otherwise pay for the information provided in the response. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate.

Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted. After a review of the responses received, a pre-Solicitation synopsis and Solicitation MAY be published at the System for Award Management (SAM) Contract Opportunities at https://sam.gov/. Responses to this notice will not be considered adequate responses to a Solicitation.

The Government will NOT accept requests for meetings or briefings. No phone Solicitations or email with regards to the status of the Request for Information (RFI) will be accepted prior to its release. Information and materials submitted in response to this notice WILL NOT be returned.

The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of responses received nor otherwise pay for the preparation of any information submitted.

Confidentiality: No proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in your response. The Government reserves the right to use any non-proprietary technical information in any resultant Solicitation(s). Proprietary information and trade secrets shall NOT be submitted as part of a response. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned. The Government shall not be held liable for any damages incurred if proprietary information is submitted, as it is clearly stated this type of information shall NOT be submitted.

Background: The Department of Defense (DoD), Washington Headquarters Services (WHS), Acquisition Directorate (AD) is issuing this notice to obtain information to establish a solicitation for Cybersecurity Support Services for the Defense Security Cooperation Agency

(DSCA).

We would appreciate it if you could provide a draft PWS that outlines how you would approach the performance requirements of the sample statement of objectives, including but not limited to:

1. Objective and Scope

a. A clear description of the services to delivered

b. Specific tasks or milestones to be completed

2. Performance Standards and Metrics

a. The measurable performance objectives and quality standards for successful completion of the tasks

b. Key performance indicators (KPIs) and benchmarks

3. Deliverables

a. A detailed list of deliverables with timelines and required tasks

4. Specific Tasks

a. Basic services

RESPONSE FORMAT:

General Information: Please provide a proposal PWS format of your choice

Submission Instructions: Do not include proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information in your response to this Request for Information. The Government reserves the right to use any information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate, including using technical information provided by respondents in any resultant Solicitation. Responses to this Notice will not be returned. No hard copy or facsimile submissions will be accepted. Cover letters and extraneous materials (brochures, etc.) will not be considered. The Government will NOT accept requests for meetings or briefings. No phone calls or email concerning the status of the Request for Proposal (RFP) will be accepted prior to its release. Information and materials submitted in response to this notice WILL NOT be returned.

As a result of this notice, the Government MAY issue a Request for Proposal (RFP). There is no Solicitation available at this time. However, should such a requirement materialize, no basis for claims against the Government will arise as a result of a response to this Request for Information, nor the Government’s use of such information as either part of our evaluation process, nor in developing specifications for any subsequent requirement. This request for information is for market research purposes only.

DUE DATE:

All responses to this Request for Information are due by email (no hard copies) no later than 10 a.m. EST on November 25, 2025. Late submissions may not receive full consideration in the Government’s decision process. Send your response to email address: whs.ncr.ad.mbx.dsca-group@mail.mil. The email subject line should be titled “RFI Response: Cybersecurity Support Services”.

Submissions sent to any person or email address other than the email address specified above may not receive full consideration in the Governments decision process.

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