24x7 Security Operations Center (SOC) Services

The contract seeks a qualified small business to provide continuous 24x7 Security Operations Center services for the Department of Defense Education Activity’s global IT infrastructure, encompassing cybersecurity monitoring, incident response, threat hunting, and vulnerability management. The work is intended to ensure robust protection and rapid mitigation of cyber threats across DoDEA’s widely distributed network environment, requiring round-the-clock operational readiness and advanced technical capabilities to detect, analyze, and neutralize emerging risks in real time. This is a total small business set-aside under SBA guidelines with a NAICS code of 541920, indicating the scope aligns with computer services and cybersecurity support functions. The solicitation was posted on July 15, 2026, with proposals due by July 30, 2026, and the place of performance is centered in Alexandria, though services must be delivered globally to support DoDEA’s international operations. The contract is structured as a subcontract, emphasizing integration into a broader defense IT security framework, and requires contractors to meet stringent requirements for situational awareness, proactive threat identification, and coordinated response protocols across all network domains.