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Network Security & CSfC Compliance Consulting

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Federal

Response Deadline11/13/2026, 12:00:00 PM UTC

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General Info

Agency

Department Of Defense → Defense Advanced Research Projects Agcy

NAICS

541690 - Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services

Place of Performance

VA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of DARPA-SN-27-13.

The full solicitation package (1 document), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Request for Information (RFI): Verification and Compliance Checking for Natural-Language Network Requirements (FastVacc)

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Timeline

PostedOct 29

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Response DeadlineNov 13

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Response Deadline

11/13/2026, 12:00:00 PM UTCin 14 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Defense Advanced Research Projects Agcy

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Supplies domain expertise to validate automated tools against security standards for prime contractors on DARPA FastVacc projects. Defines ground truth for Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) and CSfC capability packages. Validates technical accuracy of tool outputs. Requires expert-level certifications such as CISSP or CISM. Delivers validation reports, test cases, and expert policy interpretations.

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