Secure AI Facility & Cybersecurity Integration

The contract seeks the implementation of comprehensive physical and cyber security controls, secure access systems, and trusted computing frameworks for a national AI research facility located in Lemont, Illinois, with a zip code of 60439. The work involves integrating advanced security protocols to protect sensitive AI research data and infrastructure, ensuring both operational integrity and compliance with federal standards. The scope emphasizes the deployment of hardened systems, multi-layered access controls, and cryptographic frameworks to safeguard against emerging threats in a high-value research environment. The contract is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 541690, administered by Argonne National Laboratory as a Department of Energy contractor. The solicitation was posted on July 21, 2026, with a firm deadline for responses on August 21, 2026. All work must be performed on-site at the Lemont facility, and proposers are expected to demonstrate proven experience in securing critical infrastructure, particularly within the AI and high-performance computing domains. The project requires a clear understanding of national security protocols, secure-by-design principles, and the ability to collaborate with government-aligned technical teams under strict confidentiality requirements.