Cybersecurity & Malicious Code Prevention Compliance

This subcontract, issued by the Department of the Interior's Office of Acquisition Grants, focuses on implementing and documenting anti-malware protections to safeguard USGS systems. The contractor is required to conduct thorough scanning of all software prior to deployment using tools approved by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and ensure compliance with federal cybersecurity standards, specifically GS0199 and FAR 52.240-91. The contract is set aside exclusively for small businesses under SBA guidelines (Total Small Business Set-Aside FAR 19.5) and falls under the NAICS code 541612, which pertains to administrative management and general management consulting services. The contract location is Anchorage, with a solicitation posting date of May 13, 2026, and a response deadline of May 20, 2026, at noon. This assignment highlights the importance of maintaining stringent cybersecurity measures in federal IT operations, emphasizing malware prevention through the use of approved procedures and maintaining adherence to federal acquisition regulations. The effort supports the Department of the Interior’s commitment to protecting critical information systems from malicious code threats while providing opportunities for small businesses to contribute to national cybersecurity objectives.