Notice of Intent to Sole Source FISMA Guidance

The U.S. Social Security Administration’s Office of Acquisition and Grants intends to sole source a contract to GuidePoint Security Government Solutions for the development of Fiscal Year 2026 FISMA Metrics Guidance and Roadmap. This effort aims to deliver an independent assessment and strategic roadmap to enhance the agency’s cybersecurity posture and compliance with federal information security requirements. The solicitation number is 28321326RNOI00012, and the notice was posted on June 25, 2026, with responses due by July 13, 2026. The North American Industry Classification System code is 541690, indicating it falls under other scientific and technical consulting services. The contracting officer for this action is Marie Alford, who can be reached at marie.alford@ssa.gov. Performance of the work will occur within the United States, though no specific location is designated. The notice is classified as a special notice and is not subject to any set-aside classifications. No bid or proposal is required at this stage, as the agency has determined that sole sourcing to GuidePoint Security Government Solutions is appropriate based on their unique expertise and prior engagement. Interested parties may access additional information via the FedConnect portal using the provided UI link.