Notice of Intent to Sole Source FISMA Guidance

The Social Security Administration’s Office of Acquisition and Grants intends to sole source a contract to GuidePoint Security Government Solutions for the development of FY26 FISMA Metrics Guidance and Roadmap, aiming to deliver an independent assessment and strategic roadmap to enhance federal information security compliance. The solicitation, identified by number 28321326RNOI00012, was posted on June 29, 2026, with a response deadline of July 13, 2026, and falls under NAICS Code 541690 for other scientific and technical consulting services, indicating a focus on specialized advisory work rather than general IT procurement. The contract will be managed by the agency’s office located in Baltimore, Maryland, with Marie Alford designated as the primary point of contact for inquiries and submissions. No set-aside classification is specified, suggesting the opportunity is open without preference for small businesses or other categories, and performance location details are not provided, implying the work may be performed remotely or at the agency’s discretion. The notice underscores the SSA’s intent to rely exclusively on GuidePoint Security Government Solutions due to the firm’s unique expertise in FISMA compliance and risk assessment methodologies, positioning this as a narrowly tailored engagement to ensure continuity and depth in security strategy development. Interested parties must respond by the stated deadline to challenge the sole-source intent, though the rationale suggests the agency views this provider as the only viable option capable of meeting the specific requirements outlined in the guidance and roadmap initiative.