Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) Vendor Framework
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- SSC-PKA_ZTA-VFC_2026
- Agency
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Air Force
Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- Not on record
- PSC
- Not on record
- Place of performance
- California 90245, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
Space Systems Command, U.S. Air Force, is conducting a Request for Information on Zero Trust Architecture vendor solutions to inform development of a ZTA Vendor Framework; responses are due September 18, 2026. This is a market research RFI issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a commitment to procure or a promise to issue a future solicitation.
SSC S6, Cyber and Data, is developing the framework to help mission system stakeholders evaluate commercial Zero Trust solutions against DoD/Department of War Zero Trust Framework and NIST guidelines. The RFI addresses a documented gap: commercial Zero Trust solutions vary significantly in capability, maturity, and implementation approach, making it difficult for programs to determine which solutions address their specific capability needs.
The RFI solicits vendor information across eight solution categories: Policy Decision Point, Policy Enforcement Point, Identity/Credential/Access Management, Endpoint Security, Data Security, Security Analytics, Resource Protection, and Other solutions. Vendors must provide company details (legal name, address, CAGE code, NAICS codes, primary point of contact), solution name, purpose, key capabilities, and applicable deployment environments including on-premises, cloud, hybrid, multi-cloud, network, applications, containers, virtual machines, SaaS, end-user devices, IoT, operational technology/industrial control systems, edge computing, data storage, and identity services. The survey includes detailed conditional sections tailored to each solution category, requiring specification of functionalities such as encryption methods, threat detection, identity lifecycle management, privileged account management, endpoint protection, network monitoring, firmware assurance, and centralized management. Vendors may submit multiple solutions by completing separate survey instances. Responses submitted through Microsoft Forms will be provided to the form owner. No procurement timeline, evaluation criteria, or award information is specified.
Notice text
1.0 DISCLAIMER AND ADMINISTRATIVE NOTICE
This Request for Information (RFI) is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Quotation (RFQ), Invitation for Bids (IFB), or a promise to issue a solicitation in the future. This RFI does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. Furthermore, the Government is not at this time seeking proposals and will not accept unsolicited proposals. Responders are advised that the Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI; all costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the interested party’s expense. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future Request for Proposal (RFP), if any is issued.
2.0 BACKGROUND
Space Systems Command (SSC) S6, Cyber and Data, is issuing this RFI to support mission system programs in identifying and selecting commercial Zero Trust (ZT) solutions that align with the U.S. Department of Defense/Department of War’s (DoD/DoW) Zero Trust Framework and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Zero Trust guidelines.
Currently, Zero Trust solutions vary significantly across the commercial market in capability, maturity, and implementation approach. Because of this variance, mission systems face challenges in determining which solutions are best suited to address their specific ZT gaps.
3.0 PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVE
To address this need, SSC’s S6 is developing a ZTA Vendor Framework that will provide a structured and categorized view of available commercial ZT solutions. The framework will serve as a decision-support resource to help mission system stakeholders:
• Understand the vendor landscape.
• Compare solution types and capabilities.
• Assess how commercial offerings align to DoD/DoW Zero Trust activities, requirements, and mission needs.
• Select solutions that best fit identified capability gaps.
Through this RFI, SSC’s S6 seeks specific information from Zero Trust vendors regarding their products, services, and technical capabilities. The information collected will be evaluated and used to build this categorized repository. Ultimately, the results of this effort will inform mission system programs as they evaluate available options and pursue solutions that align with their specific Zero Trust implementation goals.
4.0 REQUESTED INFORMATION / AREAS OF INTEREST
Interested parties are requested to complete the attached fillable PDF Form to provide information about their commercial Zero Trust solutions, or by completing the same form (ZTA Vendor Framework Campaign - Survey Questions) online by following https://forms.cloud.microsoft/g/2kJ75aaDuR.
5.0 QUESTIONS AND CLARIFICATIONS
Questions regarding this RFI must be submitted to both the Primary and Alternate POCs identified. The Government will attempt to answer relevant questions but is not obligated to respond to all inquiries.
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