National center for science and engineering statistics data security inspections and isso services

The National Science Foundation Division of Acquisition and Cooperative Support seeks to award a contract to provide data security inspection and Information System Security Officer services in support of the National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics. The contractor shall conduct 75 on-site inspections annually at licensee sites handling restricted-use data to review physical and technical security controls, evaluate 50 security plans yearly, maintain a license documentation system, and ensure federal information security requirements are met. Interested vendors must demonstrate experience with inspecting individual workspaces and security documentation as well as identifying risks and data classification levels. Capability statements will be evaluated and are due by February 15, 2024.

There is no set-aside designated for this procurement. The anticipated NAICS code is 541618 with a $19 million size standard. The contractor shall perform 75-75-75 inspections over the base year and two optional one-year periods, review 50 security plans annually, scan and securely store licensee documents, and provide monthly progress reports and meetings. The contract has a one-year base period of performance with two optional one-year extensions and will be awarded as a firm-fixed price contract.