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The contract entails providing specialized technical advisory and engineering support focused on cryptographic systems within the Department of Defense's Space Development Agency. Key responsibilities include supporting integration, troubleshooting, and optimization efforts for these systems, with an emphasis on architecture review, risk assessment, and guidance on key lifecycle management to ensure secure and effective cryptographic operations. This subcontract activity is classified under NAICS code 541715 and is set to take place in Murrieta, with execution aimed at advancing secure communications and data protection in defense applications. The work supports critical national defense objectives related to space technology and secure information systems.

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Provide technical advisory and engineering support for cryptographic systems in DoD Space Development Agency.

Agency

Department Of Defense → FA2401 Space Development Agency SdaView Agency

NAICS

541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)View NAICS

Place of Performance

Murrieta, CA, 92562, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of SDA-SN-26-1002.

The full solicitation package (1 document), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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COMSEC Support, Cryptographic Key Management, and Crypto Key Delivery Services

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PostedOct 28

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA2401 Space Development Agency Sda

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Technical advisory and engineering support for integration, troubleshooting, and optimization of cryptographic systems, including architecture review, risk assessment, and guidance on key lifecycle management.

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