Digital Access Platform & Authentication Support

The contract seeks a subcontractor to provide support for a secure digital access platform enabling remote access to a journal system for USDA users, with a focus on integrating federal authentication standards such as PIV and SSO to ensure compliant and secure logins. The scope includes maintaining high system availability through continuous uptime monitoring, promptly responding to and resolving technical issues, and ensuring seamless user access across federal networks. Performance is expected to be delivered from Beltsville, Maryland, with the work focused on sustaining a reliable and resilient platform aligned with federal cybersecurity requirements. This subcontract falls under NAICS code 518210 and was posted on August 5, 2026, with proposals due by August 21, 2026. The contracting entity is the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service, specifically under the AFM APD office, and the work will support internal USDA personnel requiring secure, authenticated access to critical research journals. The subcontractor must demonstrate expertise in federal identity management, remote platform support, and system monitoring to meet the strict operational and security standards of the agency.