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Cybersecurity & Secure Software Development

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Response Deadline10/21/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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Agency

Department Of Defense → FA8735 Nuclear Ntw Division Afnwc PzhnView Agency

NAICS

541721

Place of Performance

0, MA, 01731, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of GASNTi2b2_IND_DAY_INT_NOTICE_541715.

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

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Global Aircrew Strategic Network Terminal Increment 2, Block 2 (GASNTi2b2) Industry Day - Initial Notice

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PostedAug 11

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Response DeadlineOct 21

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Full Description

Development of secure software components, encryption modules, and cybersecurity protocols compliant with DoD standards such as RMF and NIST SP 800-171.

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