DoD CIO RFI for Risk Management Framework (RMF) Revamp

The Department of Defense Chief Information Officer is seeking industry input through a Request for Information to modernize the Risk Management Framework (RMF) for cybersecurity risk assessment across DoD systems. The DoD Washington Headquarters Service is conducting this market research to gather insights on streamlining the current RMF process while enhancing efficiency and security for defense information systems. Key areas of focus include design phase safeguards, system testing approaches, continuous monitoring strategies, vulnerability management, and innovative risk assessment algorithms. Respondents must provide comprehensive submissions including company capabilities, proposed solutions for streamlining risk assessments, technology integration recommendations, best practices, feasibility analysis, potential risks, past performance examples, and rough order of magnitude cost information. The electronic submission deadline is July 24, 2025, at 12:00 PM EST, with responses limited to a maximum of 30 single-spaced pages.

This pre-solicitation notice indicates no set-aside designation has been applied, making it open to all qualified contractors. No incumbent contractors or current service providers are identified in the available documentation. While specific award values or budget ranges are not disclosed, the RFI requests rough order of magnitude cost information from potential respondents to inform future procurement planning. The government aims to accelerate capability delivery to warfighters while maintaining robust cybersecurity protections across DoD information systems. The RFI represents an initial market research phase that will likely inform a subsequent formal solicitation for RMF modernization services. The comprehensive scope suggests this could potentially be a significant procurement opportunity given the critical nature of cybersecurity framework implementation across the entire DoD enterprise.