Mission-Critical Cyber Defense System Sustainment

The contract entails end-to-end sustainment of the Trellix IDS/IPS system at the USAREC data center located in Fort Knox, Kentucky, with the primary objective of maintaining uninterrupted cybersecurity defense against sophisticated nation-state threats and advanced persistent threats. This subcontract, classified under NAICS code 541330 for computer systems design services, requires continuous monitoring, maintenance, patch management, configuration updates, threat intelligence integration, and incident response support to ensure the system operates at peak efficiency and resilience. The work is mission-critical, directly supporting Department of Defense infrastructure by safeguarding sensitive military recruitment and operational data from evolving cyber adversaries. All sustainment activities must adhere to strict DoD cybersecurity standards and include real-time threat detection, log analysis, signature updates, vulnerability remediation, and system performance optimization without disruption to daily operations. The contractor is expected to provide 24/7 oversight, rapid escalation protocols, and detailed reporting for audit and compliance purposes. The performance location is firmly established at the 40122 zip code, and the contract is managed by the W6QM Micc-Ft Knox office under the broader Department of Defense framework, with no set-aside provisions specified. Success hinges on the contractor's ability to maintain system integrity, minimize downtime, and proactively counter emerging cyber threats through adaptive and scalable defense strategies.