Advisory Support for Establishing a National Cybersecurity Operations Center (SOC)

The Department of State's Bureau of Emerging Threats is seeking advisory support under solicitation DFOP0019791 to enhance Argentina's national cybersecurity posture. The primary objective is to design, establish, and operationalize a centralized, civilian-led national Cybersecurity Operations Center capable of preventing, detecting, analyzing, and responding to advanced cyber threats targeting critical infrastructure and government networks. This initiative aims to align Argentina's security capabilities with trusted U.S. and allied security practices through the provision of professional strategic and operational services. Interested parties must submit their responses by October 16, 2026. Applications require a detailed budget for Fiscal Year 2026, adhering to OMB cost categories and federal regulations including the 2 CFR 200 series. The budget must include a summary, detailed line-item breakdowns, and a narrative justification for personnel, fringe benefits, travel, and equipment to ensure compliance with federal award standards.