RFI - NOAA IRO Research Security Program - Google Forms.pdf

Background

NOAA is seeking a contractor to develop and implement a Federal Research Security Program that complies with the implementation guidance for National Security Presidential Memorandum-33 (NSPM-33) on National Security Strategy for United States Government- Supported Research and Development. As a designated federal research agency subject to NSPM-33, the program requirements focus on ensuring the protection of critical technologies and intellectual property, preventing foreign influence, and safeguarding national security within the context of federally funded research. As a key document for securing U.S. research and technological advancements, NSPM-33 provides guidance on strengthening cybersecurity, risk management, and compliance with export controls for research environments. The NOAA Internal Risk Office is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing a NOAA Research Security Program.

Objective:

The primary objective of this effort is to create and implement a comprehensive Federal Research Security Program based on NSPM-33 implementation guidelines. The program will support the agency in enhancing cybersecurity, mitigating risks associated with research data, ensuring compliance with federal security regulations, and establishing a culture of security within NOAA research environments.

See attached draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) for additional details.

Company Information

Request for Information: NOAA IRO Research Security Program

THIS IS A PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE / REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY.

Solicitations are not available at this time and requests for solicitation will not receive a response. This notice does not constitute a commitment by the U.S. Government and respondents will not be entitled to payment of direct or indirect costs incurred in response.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is seeking sources capable of performing tasks for the NOAA IRO Research Security Program. This RFI contains a list of questions that solicit feedback from industry specific areas of the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and other related items. The Government may use the information obtained from this notice to gain insight into industry capabilities and market information.

The PWS provides additional context to the capability areas in this RFI.

Responses are due by July 9, 2025 at 12:00pm EST.

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Government-Wide Acquisition Contract (GWAC) sources available for the company to propose on the PWS

Please describe your capability to perform the following tasks as a PRIME Contractor (as specified in the PWS):

- Task 1: Assessment and Gap Analysis

- Task 2: Program Design and Framework Development

- Task 3: Policy and Procedure Development

- Task 4: Implementation of NOAA Export Control Policies

- Task 5: Training and Awareness Programs

- Task 6: Incident Response and Testing

- Task 7: Ongoing Monitoring and Compliance

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NOAA IRO anticipates that the following LCATs will be needed for this requirement:

- Counterintelligence Analyst: Engages in advanced counterintelligence analysis, providing critical insights for national security and intelligence operations.

- Technical Writer: Prepare instruction manuals, how-to guides, journal articles, and other supporting documents to communicate complex and technical information more easily.

- Management Analyst III: Focuses on evaluating management efficiency, researching new business practices, and providing situational awareness and recommendations for critical programs.

Is your company capable of providing these LCATs or or equivalent LCATs? If your company provides an equivalent LCAT, please describe below.

Does your company have prior experience in implementing NSPM-33 for a Government agency? If so, please detail that experience below.

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File Attachments If there are any attachments, such as Standard Operating Procedures, or other documentation you would like to provide, please email them to:

Paul.Batrony@noaa.gov, AGO Contracting Officer Tyra.Lassiter@noaa.gov, AGO Contract Specialist

All attachments must be submitted as PDF, Word, or Excel (no greater than 10mb) by closing of the RFI and be accompanied by notice of a completed survey form. When contacting the NOAA Acquisition and Grants Office, please reference the RFI title and organization submitting the attachments.

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