Cybersecurity and Data Compliance Operations

The contract titled Cybersecurity and Data Compliance Operations requires the implementation and ongoing maintenance of robust cybersecurity controls for systems handling Title 13 data, ensuring the protection of sensitive census information. Key responsibilities include deploying and managing Security Information and Event Management and Application Performance Monitoring systems, establishing and sustaining incident response procedures, and developing comprehensive IT Contingency Plans to ensure operational resilience. The contractor must also guarantee compliance with federal standards including the Federal Information Security Management Act, the Criminal Justice Information Services Security Policy, and NIST Special Publication 800-88 for secure data sanitization. All work must be performed at the designated place of performance in Suitland, Maryland, with strict adherence to the required timelines and regulatory frameworks. The contract is structured as a subcontract under NAICS code 541512 and is solicited by the U.S. Census Bureau under the Department of Commerce with a response deadline of May 15, 2026.