White Paper Call 002 Topic #53

The U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) C5ISR Center has issued a Call for White Papers under Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) W56KGU-22-0ESI, specifically focusing on Topic #53 related to Predictive Intelligent Networking Cyber (PIN-Cyber) capabilities. The Special Notice is published by the Department of the Army Materiel Command Army Contracting Command at Aberdeen Proving Ground, seeking innovative solutions to address current limitations in network security tools. This solicitation targets research and development efforts in cybersecurity technologies that can operate in challenging tactical environments. The opportunity is designed to support basic research, applied research, or advanced technology development at Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) between three and six. The call is part of a strategic effort to enhance network security approaches for military tactical edge networks.

Contractors are invited to submit white papers proposing software solutions that transition from reactive to proactive cybersecurity methodologies for tactical networks operating in unpredictable and resource-constrained environments. The white papers must not exceed 10 pages and are due by January 17, 2025, at 3:00 PM EST, with technical questions due by January 2, 2025. Eligible solutions must demonstrate the ability to operate in Denied, Degraded, Intermittent, or Limited (DDIL) tactical networks, considering Size, Weight, Power, and Cost constraints. The potential contract includes a 12-month base period with three additional 12-month option periods, and the government may make multiple awards based on white paper evaluations. Proposed technologies should focus on predictive analytics, response optimization, and cyber agility, while being compatible with Army Program of Record systems. Existing commercial products will be considered if they are at TRL 5 or below when applied to tactical Army networks. Submissions must comply with Risk Management Framework requirements and address the specific technical challenges outlined in the solicitation.