Zero Trust Automated Threat-Based Cyber Assessment Solutions

The Department of Defense Washington Headquarters Service is seeking industry input on Automated Zero Trust Threat-Based Cyber Assessment (TBCA) solutions through a Request for Information (RFI) posted on January 6, 2026. The procurement targets solutions capable of continuously and automatically assessing cybersecurity posture across UNCLASSIFIED and SECRET networks for the DoD Chief Information Officer's Zero Trust Portfolio Management Office. Key requirements include the ability to validate 91 Target Level Zero Trust Activities, operate within DoD component environments, emulate adversarial activities, achieve production readiness and Authority to Operate (ATO) by Q2 FY26, and support procurement by DoD Components. The RFI requests detailed vendor responses addressing 11 specific questions covering onboarding strategies, impact level access, threat frameworks, assessment capabilities, continuous monitoring, cost of ownership, reporting mechanisms, and deployment timelines. Responses must be submitted electronically by 12 PM ET on February 10, 2026, to the designated mailboxes, with submissions limited to 10 pages and must be unclassified.

This RFI is for market research purposes and does not constitute a formal solicitation, indicating that an official Request for Proposal will likely follow based on industry feedback. No set-aside designations have been applied to this opportunity, and no incumbent contractors or current award values are identified in the pre-solicitation notice. Interested vendors must provide company details, DUNS/EUI, CAGE Code, and contact information as part of their submission. The timeline indicates the government is actively working toward a production-ready solution by Q2 FY26, suggesting that subsequent formal solicitation and award could occur relatively quickly following the RFI response period. While specific budget ranges are not disclosed at this pre-solicitation stage, the emphasis on DoD-wide procurement support suggests this may represent a significant enterprise-level contract opportunity.