DCSA Enterprise Cybersecurity Support Services
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- DCSA_CYBERSSN_25
- Agency
- Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Competitive 8(a)
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541513 Computer Facilities Management Services
- Place of performance
- Quantico, Virginia 22134, United States
- Points of contact
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- Sherrita Muse sherrita.d.muse.civ@mail.mil
- Kelsie Kautz kelsie.kautz.civ@mail.mil (571) 752-7912
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA), a Department of Defense agency headquartered in Quantico, Virginia, is seeking Enterprise Cybersecurity Support Services from Certified 8(a) vendors to support its Office of the Chief Information Officer mission. The services encompass comprehensive cybersecurity support across multiple functional areas, including Cyber Data Management, Cybersecurity Engineering, Cyber Compliance Support, Cyber Defense Operations, Cloud Security Engineering, and Project Management. Key requirements include developing cybersecurity plans, assisting with Authorization & Assessment processes, implementing cybersecurity frameworks, conducting product analysis, managing media destruction, and supporting enterprise security operations. Vendors must demonstrate experience with specific software products including Axonius, CyberArk PAM, and Splunk Cloud, and possess an active Top Secret Facility Clearance. The place of performance is in the National Capital Region. The original Sources Sought Notice was posted on April 22, 2025, with a response deadline of May 20, 2025, at 5:00 PM EST for submission of a 15-page capabilities statement to Contract Specialist Sherrita Muse and Contracting Officer Kelsie Kautz.
This opportunity is designated as a Competitive 8(a) set-aside, restricted to Certified 8(a) vendors only. Agile Decision Sciences, LLC is identified as the current incumbent contractor holding contracts HS002122C0004 and HS002123C0012, indicating this is a recompetition of an existing requirement. The government has declined to release the contract value, requiring potential offerors to review the future Request for Proposal for pricing information. The services will support up to 15,000 personnel and encompass information systems at all classification levels. However, as of February 23, 2026, the government issued an update indicating that a solicitation will not be released in Fiscal Year 2026, with the anticipated timeline for a future solicitation projected for Fiscal Year 2027-2028, with specific dates not yet established. The government is not currently seeking capability statements and will not respond to individual vendor inquiries regarding timelines or acquisition strategy.
Notice text
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Update #5 · Latest ·
The notice published on February 23, 2026 (see below) was an update to the planned follow-on acquisition for Source Sought Notice DCSA_CYBERSSN_25 in support of the DCSA Enterprise Cybersecurity Support Services requirement. THE GOVERNMENT IS NOT SEEKING CAPABILITY STATEMENTS AT THIS TIME.
Description: The Government is issuing this notice to provide an update on the planned follow-on acquisition for the requirement previously announced under Sources Sought Notice DCSA_CYBERSSN_25.
The Government is continuing internal acquisition planning. Based on current information:
- A solicitation will not be issued in Fiscal Year 2026.
- The anticipated timeline for any future solicitation is now projected for Fiscal Year 2027–2028; however, specific dates have not been established.
- No determination has been made regarding the applicable small business program or acquisition strategy, and such decisions remain under review.
This notice is provided for informational purposes only and does not commit the Government to release a solicitation or make any changes to the current requirement.
Vendor Inquiries: Due to the high volume of industry inquiries, the Government will not respond to individual requests for updates, timelines, or acquisition strategy. Any information the Government elects to make publicly available will be communicated through appropriate channels.
Disclaimer: This notice does not constitute a solicitation and should not be construed as a commitment by the Government. All information is subject to change.
Update #4 ·
Description: The Government is issuing this notice to provide an update on the planned follow-on acquisition for the requirement previously announced under Sources Sought Notice DCSA_CYBERSSN_25.
The Government is continuing internal acquisition planning. Based on current information:
- A solicitation will not be issued in Fiscal Year 2026.
- The anticipated timeline for any future solicitation is now projected for Fiscal Year 2027–2028; however, specific dates have not been established.
- No determination has been made regarding the applicable small business program or acquisition strategy, and such decisions remain under review.
This notice is provided for informational purposes only and does not commit the Government to release a solicitation or make any changes to the current requirement.
Vendor Inquiries: Due to the high volume of industry inquiries, the Government will not respond to individual requests for updates, timelines, or acquisition strategy. Any information the Government elects to make publicly available will be communicated through appropriate channels.
Disclaimer: This notice does not constitute a solicitation and should not be construed as a commitment by the Government. All information is subject to change.
Update #3 ·
Friendly Reminder: Interested Vendors are requested to respond to this Sources Sought no later than 5:00 PM EST on 20 May 2025 by emailing the Contract Specialist, Sherrita Muse, at sherrita.d.muse.civ@mail.mil, and the Contracting Officer, Kelsie Kautz, at kelsie.kautz.civ@mail.mil.
Questions and Answers (Q&A's) in support of the subject are hereby posted.
This is a Sources Sought Notice for Market Research purposes only. This Sources Sought is issued solely for information and planning purposes; it does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Quote (RFQ), or a promise to issue an RFP or RFQ.
DCSA is an agency of the Department of Defense (DoD), headquartered in Quantico, Virginia, providing security services to the DoD, Military Components, Executive Branch Departments and Agencies, and approximately 10,000 cleared Contractor facilities under the direction, authority and control of the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security. The DCSA Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) provides automated information systems and telecommunications in support of this mission. The mission of protecting information and information systems within DCSA and industry partners is an ongoing endeavor. Adversaries continue to present a persistent threat taking advantage of new forms of intrusion, malware, and data exfiltration. By using new technology advances and adjusting focus on potential vulnerabilities, DCSA can strengthen cybersecurity activity and defensive cyber operations.
DCSA is seeking information from Certified 8(a) vendors ONLY regarding capabilities to provide Enterprise Cybersecurity Support Services in support of the DCSA OCIO mission.
Interested Vendors are requested to respond to this Sources Sought no later than 5:00 PM EST on 20 May 2025 by emailing the Contract Specialist, Sherrita Muse, at sherrita.d.muse.civ@mail.mil, and the Contracting Officer, Kelsie Kautz, at kelsie.kautz.civ@mail.mil. Verbal questions will not be accepted. DCSA will respond to questions at its discretion. The Government will not respond to further questions regarding the anticipated date of solicitation release.
Please reference the attached Sources Sought Notice document for full details.
Update #2 ·
Friendly Reminder: Interested Vendors are requested to respond to this Sources Sought no later than 5:00 PM EST on 20 May 2025 by emailing the Contract Specialist, Sherrita Muse, at sherrita.d.muse.civ@mail.mil, and the Contracting Officer, Kelsie Kautz, at kelsie.kautz.civ@mail.mil.
This is a Sources Sought Notice for Market Research purposes only. This Sources Sought is issued solely for information and planning purposes; it does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Quote (RFQ), or a promise to issue an RFP or RFQ.
DCSA is an agency of the Department of Defense (DoD), headquartered in Quantico, Virginia, providing security services to the DoD, Military Components, Executive Branch Departments and Agencies, and approximately 10,000 cleared Contractor facilities under the direction, authority and control of the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security. The DCSA Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) provides automated information systems and telecommunications in support of this mission. The mission of protecting information and information systems within DCSA and industry partners is an ongoing endeavor. Adversaries continue to present a persistent threat taking advantage of new forms of intrusion, malware, and data exfiltration. By using new technology advances and adjusting focus on potential vulnerabilities, DCSA can strengthen cybersecurity activity and defensive cyber operations.
DCSA is seeking information from Certified 8(a) vendors ONLY regarding capabilities to provide Enterprise Cybersecurity Support Services in support of the DCSA OCIO mission.
Interested Vendors are requested to respond to this Sources Sought no later than 5:00 PM EST on 20 May 2025 by emailing the Contract Specialist, Sherrita Muse, at sherrita.d.muse.civ@mail.mil, and the Contracting Officer, Kelsie Kautz, at kelsie.kautz.civ@mail.mil. Verbal questions will not be accepted. DCSA will respond to questions at its discretion. The Government will not respond to further questions regarding the anticipated date of solicitation release.
Please reference the attached Sources Sought Notice document for full details.
Update #1 ·
This is a Sources Sought Notice for Market Research purposes only. This Sources Sought is issued solely for information and planning purposes; it does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Quote (RFQ), or a promise to issue an RFP or RFQ.
DCSA is an agency of the Department of Defense (DoD), headquartered in Quantico, Virginia, providing security services to the DoD, Military Components, Executive Branch Departments and Agencies, and approximately 10,000 cleared Contractor facilities under the direction, authority and control of the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security. The DCSA Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) provides automated information systems and telecommunications in support of this mission. The mission of protecting information and information systems within DCSA and industry partners is an ongoing endeavor. Adversaries continue to present a persistent threat taking advantage of new forms of intrusion, malware, and data exfiltration. By using new technology advances and adjusting focus on potential vulnerabilities, DCSA can strengthen cybersecurity activity and defensive cyber operations.
DCSA is seeking information from Certified 8(a) vendors ONLY regarding capabilities to provide Enterprise Cybersecurity Support Services in support of the DCSA OCIO mission.
Interested Vendors are requested to respond to this Sources Sought no later than 5:00 PM EST on 20 May 2025 by emailing the Contract Specialist, Sherrita Muse, at sherrita.d.muse.civ@mail.mil, and the Contracting Officer, Kelsie Kautz, at kelsie.kautz.civ@mail.mil. Verbal questions will not be accepted. DCSA will respond to questions at its discretion. The Government will not respond to further questions regarding the anticipated date of solicitation release.
Please reference the attached Sources Sought Notice document for full details.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| PRIOR POST INFO - DCSA_CYBERSSN_25.pdf | ||
| DCSA_CYBERSSN_25 QNAs.pdf | ||
| Atttch 1_SSN_Enterprise Cybersecurity Spt Srvs_DCSA_CYBERSSN_25.pdf | ||
| SSN_Enterprise Cybersecurity Spt Srvs_DCSA_CYBERSSN_25.pdf |
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