Cyber Security Research and Development Center

The Department of Homeland Security’s Science and Technology Directorate plans to award a Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF) term contract to provide technical support for its Cyber Security Research and Development Center. The contract will support management, administrative, and technical activities within the Cyber Security Thrust Area, involving multiple Program Managers. The Center’s work will include collaborations with research teams drawn from academia, private industry, as well as federal and national laboratories. The anticipated contract duration includes a base period of 24 months, with three additional one-year option periods. The procurement process is expected to begin with the release of a Request for Proposal by February 8, 2010. The contract falls under NAICS code 541519 and will be administered through the Contract Administration Services Division of the Department of Homeland Security, based in Washington, DC. Points of contact for the solicitation include Marcela Almeida and Contracting Officer Susan Eicher, who can be reached via email or phone. This contract aims to strengthen DHS’s cybersecurity research capabilities through effective coordination and technical support of collaborative efforts.