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Cybersecurity Compliance & Risk Assessment Consultant

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SBIR / STTR

Response Deadline11/25/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract opportunity is for a Cybersecurity Compliance and Risk Assessment Consultant to support prime contractors on U.S. Air Force R&D projects. The selected provider will perform security risk assessments, verify compliance with 24 NIST SP 800-172 requirements, develop OCI mitigation plans, and prepare projects for DCMA and DIBAC assessments. Key deliverables include compliance affirmation reports and detailed risk assessment documentation produced through the use of cybersecurity auditing tools and NIST frameworks. The contract is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 541690, specifically targeting firms with fewer than 500 employees. Qualified candidates must hold CMMC Level 2 and NIST SP 800-171/172 certifications. The response deadline for this requirement is November 25, 2026.

General Info

Cybersecurity consultant for USAF R&D projects; requires CMMC Level 2; deadline November 25, 2026.

Agency

U.S. Department of Defense → U.S. Air Force

NAICS

541690 - Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services

Place of Performance

Not specified

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

This scope was carved out of DAF27TZ01-DV002.

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

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Cyber Resiliency for Fog and Edge Computing Devices

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Timeline

PostedOct 28

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Response DeadlineNov 25

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Response Deadline

11/25/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTCin 28 days

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AgencyU.S. Department of Defense → U.S. Air Force

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Organization / AgencyU.S. Department of Defense → U.S. Air Force

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Performs security risk assessments for prime contractors on U.S. Air Force R&D projects. Verifies compliance with 24 NIST SP 800-172 requirements, develops OCI mitigation plans, and prepares projects for DCMA/DIBAC assessments. Utilizes cybersecurity auditing tools and NIST compliance frameworks. Requires CMMC Level 2 and NIST SP 800-171/172 certification. Delivers compliance affirmation reports and risk assessment documentation.

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