Information Assurance Extension of Services

The contract involves the continuation of Information Assurance (IA) and Security Program support services to ensure that the United States Coast Guard (USCG) Information Systems (IS) maintain compliance with critical cybersecurity principles such as confidentiality, integrity, availability, authentication, and non-repudiation. These services are essential for managing and supporting cybersecurity and information assurance tasks across various geographically dispersed locations supporting the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and USCG. The systems supported under this contract play a vital role in missions ranging from natural resource protection and national defense to maritime safety, mobility, security, financial management, IT support, and the administration of mariner credentials. This contract, titled "Information Assurance Extension of Services," was posted on July 7, 2020, and is set aside for total small business participation under the SBA (FAR 19.5). It falls under NAICS code 541512, which pertains to computer systems design services. The contracting agency is the Department of Homeland Security’s C5I Division 2 located in Kearneysville, West Virginia, which also serves as the place of performance. The designated point of contact for this contract is Kristi Durbin, reachable via email and phone. The contract supports the ongoing mission-critical cybersecurity efforts necessary to safeguard the USCG’s information systems and enable effective operational capabilities across multiple key areas.