Cybersecurity Architecture and Zero Trust Implementation

The contract seeks to design and implement a zero trust architecture for the CDS platform, ensuring robust cybersecurity through identity management, micro-segmentation, and continuous monitoring aligned with Department of Defense Risk Management Framework standards. The scope requires end-to-end integration of zero trust principles across the platform’s infrastructure, with a strong emphasis on strict access controls, real-time threat detection, and ongoing compliance verification. All solutions must be developed to meet the stringent security requirements of the DoD, with particular focus on securing sensitive data and minimizing attack surfaces through dynamic policy enforcement and verified trust models. This is a subcontract under the Department of Defense, with performance located at Aberdeen Proving Ground, and falls under the NAICS code 541611 for management, scientific, and technical consulting services. The solicitation was posted on August 5, 2026, with a response deadline of August 19, 2026, at 7:00 PM. The contract is not subject to any specific set-aside provisions, and while no point of contact information is provided, potential bidders must respond through the official SAM.gov portal. Successful proposers will be expected to deliver a fully operational zero trust framework validated against DoD RMF controls, ensuring operational resilience and audit readiness for the CDS platform.