DoD Cybersecurity Certification Support (ATO/ATU)

The contract seeks technical and procedural support to obtain Authority to Operate and Authority to Use for a data transfer solution across Department of Defense Impact Levels 5, 6, and 6+, requiring full compliance with the Risk Management Framework. This includes executing system hardening measures, preparing and submitting all required documentation, and ensuring alignment with DoD cybersecurity standards throughout the certification process. The work must be performed at Hanscom AFB with a focus on achieving and maintaining compliance in a high-security environment. This is a Small Business Set-Aside subcontract under NAICS code 541618, intended exclusively for small businesses as defined by the SBA. The opportunity was posted on April 24, 2026, with responses due by May 10, 2026, and is managed by the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center under the Department of Defense. The scope demands deep expertise in RMF processes, cybersecurity documentation, and DoD-specific certification requirements to successfully navigate the complex ATO/ATU acquisition pathway for sensitive data systems.