Industrial Security Support Services (IS3)

The Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) anticipates awarding a firm-fixed-price Industrial Security Support Services (IS3) contract to a small business, with capability statements due September 21, 2026, by 6:00 p.m. EDT. This is market research; no formal solicitation has been released. The procurement is set aside for Total Small Business (8(a), WOSB, SDVOSB, or HUBZone eligible vendors encouraged to respond).

Work is performed at DCSA facilities in Quantico, Virginia (Russell-Knox Building, 27130 Telegraph Road) and Hanover, Maryland (NAESOC, 7556 Teague Road, Suite 580), with limited telework authorization for Task Area 6. All contractor personnel must hold TOP SECRET security clearance with SCI eligibility based on favorably adjudicated T5 or T5R investigations and U.S. person status. Personnel engaged in Cyber Operations Division work must hold DoD 8140/8570 information systems security certifications. The contractor must maintain a TOP SECRET facility clearance. Key Personnel—a Program Manager (Bachelor's degree, current PMP certification, 10+ years program and senior-level management experience) and NAESOC Team Lead (3–5 years security systems, risk mitigation, and industrial security analysis experience)—must be in place within 7 calendar days of contract start.

The contract runs 12 months (April 1, 2027 through March 31, 2028) with four 12-month option periods and an optional 6-month extension through September 30, 2032. Scope spans six task areas: International and Special Programs support (including Special Access Program portfolio and AA&E operations), Cyber Operations Division support, NISP Mission Performance analytics, Industrial Security Technologies and Strategy modernization, NAESOC remote vetting and help desk, and Industrial Security Support Research. Performance thresholds include 98% policy compliance, 95% help desk response within two business days, and 100% on-time deliverable submission. Annual workload includes approximately 700 monthly International Visit Requests, 1,000 annual remote security engagements, and 9,000 annual industry submission reviews.

The NAICS code is 541611 (Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services) with a $24.5 million size standard. Anticipated award value is $24.5 million.

Interested vendors must submit capability statements (cover page plus up to 5 additional pages, 11-point Times New Roman, 1-inch margins) to daniel.g.wartell.civ@mail.mil and rory.j.page.civ@mail.mil by September 21, 2026. Capability statements must include business name and address, CAGE Code, UEI Number, company representative contact, small business designation, and applicable contract vehicles (GSA MAS/FSS with SINs or OASIS). A Questions and Comments spreadsheet is available for pre-solicitation inquiries.