IT Security and Incident Response Support

This contract seeks a small business to provide ongoing IT security support in alignment with NIST SP 800-34 guidelines, focusing on incident reporting, annual self-assessments, and contingency planning to ensure continued operational resilience. The work requires the contractor to maintain proactive security measures, respond to incidents in a timely manner, and document compliance through structured assessments and recovery planning. The scope is designed to support the Department of the Interior’s Office of Acquisition and Grants in Denver with cybersecurity services that meet federal standards for information systems protection. The contract is a subcontract under a Small Business Set Aside, with the NAICS code 541512 indicating it relates to computer systems design services. Proposals must be submitted by September 1, 2026, with the solicitation posted on August 7, 2026. While specific location details are not provided, performance is expected to support the Denver-based agency office. The award will be made to a qualified small business capable of delivering consistent, compliant IT security functions with emphasis on documentation, responsiveness, and adherence to NIST frameworks.