Cybersecurity Incident Response & Monitoring

The contract titled Cybersecurity Incident Response & Monitoring requires the provision of continuous monitoring, detection, and rapid response capabilities for cybersecurity threats targeting CDC data systems. The vendor must deliver 24-hour vigilance for indicator of compromise (IOC) incidents with a strict requirement to report any confirmed breach within one hour of discovery, ensuring minimal exposure and swift mitigation of potential data compromises. This subcontract is issued under NAICS code 541611 for other management consultancy services and is sponsored by the CDC Office of Acquisition Services within the Department of Health and Human Services, emphasizing its critical role in safeguarding public health data infrastructure. The opportunity was posted on July 28, 2026, with a response deadline of August 13, 2026, at 7:00 PM, and the place of performance is designated as location 2946, though no specific city or state is provided. There is no set-aside designation specified, and no point of contact information is listed in the solicitation. The contract mandates high-reliability cybersecurity operations aligned with federal standards for federal health systems, with a strong emphasis on real-time threat mitigation and accountability in breach reporting timelines. Potential responders are expected to demonstrate proven capabilities in enterprise-scale cybersecurity monitoring and incident response tailored to sensitive government data environments.