Cryptographic Asset Discovery & Scanning Engine Development

The contract seeks development of a hybrid passive and active scanning engine designed to identify, classify, and inventory cryptographic protocols, algorithms, and digital certificates across a broad spectrum of enterprise infrastructure including on-premises IT systems, cloud environments, mobile devices, operational technology, and embedded systems. The solution must operate efficiently in diverse and often constrained environments, detecting both known and emerging cryptographic implementations while minimizing performance impact and avoiding disruption to operational systems. The engine should provide accurate, actionable inventory data to support risk assessment, compliance validation, and cryptographic hygiene initiatives across complex, heterogeneous networks. The work is structured as a subcontract under the Department of Defense, managed by NIWC Atlantic, with a NAICS code of 541715 for research and development in physical, engineering, and life sciences. The solicitation was posted on June 30, 2026, with responses due by July 8, 2026, indicating a tightly constrained timeline for proposal submission. There is no specified set-aside designation, and performance location details are not provided, suggesting flexibility in where the work will be executed. The project is focused on enabling proactive cryptographic posture management for defense and critical infrastructure by delivering a scalable, enterprise-grade discovery tool that bridges visibility gaps in modern, distributed environments.