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Request for Information for a Cybersecurity and Research Security Advisor

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49100424K0010Federal

Submission Closed02/07/2024, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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NAICS: 541611

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General Info

Agency

National Science Foundation → Directorate For GeosciencesView Agency

NAICS

541611 - Administrative Management and General Management Consulting ServicesView NAICS

Place of Performance

Alexandria, VA, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

(2)

Attachment+1+-+Statement+of+Work.pdf

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49100424K0010+-+Request+for+Information.pdf

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Timeline

PhaseClosed

PostedJan 24

Sources Sought

Response DeadlineFeb 7

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

02/07/2024, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyNational Science Foundation → Directorate For Geosciences

Contacts1 person available

OfficeALEXANDRIA, VA, 22314, USA

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National Science Foundation → Directorate For Geosciences

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Office AddressALEXANDRIA, VA, 22314, USA

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Full Description

This IS NOT a request for bids, quotes, or proposal. This is a sources sought announcement only. The purpose of this notice is to conduct market research and obtain information from qualified sources. No award may be issued from this Request for Information Notice. Interested parties of any size may submit a response to this notice. NO SOLICITATION DOCUMENTS EXIST AT THIS TIME. The Directorate for Geosciences (GEO) supports basic research that advances the frontiers of knowledge and drives technological innovation while improving our understanding of the many processes that affect the global environment. NSF/GEO requires subject matter expertise to provide an expert knowledge of cybersecurity and research security. See the attachments for more details.