Military Sealift Command (MSC) Cybersecurity Support Services (CSS)
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 832572693
- Agency
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Defense Information Systems Agency
Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541519 Other Computer Related Services
- PSC
- Not on record
- Place of performance
- Norfolk, Virginia, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Defense Information Systems Agency is seeking sources through a sources sought notice for comprehensive cybersecurity support services for the Military Sealift Command (MSC) N62 Cybersecurity Division. The requirement encompasses cybersecurity operations, risk management, and compliance support including vulnerability management through site visits to assist civilian and contract mariners with patching and scanning systems, assessment and authorization support with mission-based cybersecurity risk assessments, and compliance visits to measure cybersecurity readiness. Contractors must possess in-depth knowledge of Department of the Navy and Department of Defense cybersecurity directives and procedures, with personnel required to be U.S. citizens fluent in English holding SECRET clearances and meeting specific DoD 8570.01-M certification requirements. The evaluation will focus on demonstrated cybersecurity experience and ability to meet the required capabilities as outlined in a five-page capabilities statement. Interested businesses must submit their responses by 4:00 PM CDT on September 4, 2025.
This opportunity does not utilize any small business set-aside designations and is open to both small and large businesses, including various socioeconomic categories such as Small Disadvantaged Businesses, Certified 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, HUBZone Small Businesses, and Woman-Owned Small Businesses. The anticipated contract structure includes a one-year base period from May 15, 2026 to May 14, 2027, followed by four additional 12-month option periods extending through May 14, 2031, for a total potential performance period of five years. The contractor will be responsible for managing approximately 150 ship visits per year across MSC's fleet and shore facilities. Performance will occur primarily at the contractor's facility with frequent meetings required in the Norfolk, VA metropolitan area, and potential billable travel to various MSC, U.S. Navy, USTRANSCOM, and other DoD installations. The government may require surge support capabilities up to 10% of the total proposed contract cost to accommodate operational demands.
Notice text
This is a SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE to determine the availability and technical capability of small businesses and large businesses (including the following subsets: Small Disadvantaged Businesses, Certified 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, HUBZone Small Businesses and Woman-Owned Small Businesses) to provide the required products and/or services.
The MSC CSS is seeking information from potential sources for cybersecurity operations, risk management, and compliance support. The requirement is to provide all elements of cybersecurity support including:
- Supporting vulnerability management through cybersecurity site visits to assist civilian and contract mariners with patching and scanning of systems and networks
- Afloat site, system, and operational technology Assessment and Authorization support including mission-based cybersecurity risk assessments.
- Supporting inspections and performing compliance visits to measure cybersecurity readiness of individual ship or department adherence with compliance measures.
MSC requires sources with an in-depth knowledge of Department of the Navy and Department of Defense (DoD) cybersecurity directives and procedures.
The anticipated period of performance is one (1) 12-month Base Period plus four (4) 12-month Option Periods, estimated to be the following:
Base Period: May 15, 2026 – May 14, 2027
Option Period 1: May 15, 2027 – May 14, 2028
Option Period 2: May 15, 2028 – May 14, 2029
Option Period 3: May 15, 2029 – May 14, 2030
Option Period 4: May 15, 2030 – May 14, 2031
The anticipated place of performance will primarily be the contractor facility. Frequent meetings at Government sites in the Norfolk, VA metropolitan area is expected, and would be considered routine and not billable travel. Tasks may require travel to other MSC, U.S Navy, United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) or DoD installations to include but not limited to the following, which may be considered billable:
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- MSC Network Operations Center, Pensacola FL
- MSC Headquarters, Norfolk VA
- MSC Ship Support Unit (SSU) San Diego CA
- MSC SSU Japan
- MSC SSU Singapore
- MSC SSU Bahrain
- MSC SSU Guam
- Military Sealift Command Office (MSCO) Pearl Harbor, HI
- MSCO Diego Garcia
- MSC SSU Naples
- Pacific Region Network Operations Center, Wahiawa, HI
- Unified Atlantic Region Network Operations Center, Norfolk, VA
- USTRANSCOM Headquarters, Scott AFB IL
- Other Contractor Facilities
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| PWS MSC Cyber 832572693_Draft 082225.pdf | ||
| Sources Sought Notice 832572693.pdf | ||
| PWS MSC Cyber 832572693_Draft.pdf |
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