Incident Response & Threat Management

This contract involves providing comprehensive cybersecurity incident response services for the National Institutes of Health (NIH), specifically supporting the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD). The contractor is responsible for 24/7 detection, analysis, containment, and reporting of cybersecurity incidents across NIH networks. The scope includes not only technical incident management but also coordination with federal reporting entities to ensure compliance and timely communication. The work will be performed in Bethesda and falls under the NAICS code 541690, which covers other scientific and technical consulting services. This subcontract aims to bolster NIH's cybersecurity posture by delivering continuous monitoring and threat management to safeguard critical health research infrastructure. The contract was posted on June 2, 2026, and is managed under the Department of Health and Human Services, emphasizing the importance of maintaining secure operations within federal health agencies.