Secure Data Delivery and Managed File Transfer (MFT) Support

The contract seeks a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business to provide secure electronic delivery of datasets using the Census Bureau’s Managed File Transfer system, ensuring end-to-end data integrity through mandatory virus scanning, encryption, and digital certification. The solution must guarantee secure, auditable, and tamper-proof transfer of sensitive data while meeting federal standards for information security and data confidentiality. Performance is required at the Suitland location, with an emphasis on reliability, scalability, and compliance with existing federal data handling protocols. The solicitation is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 518210 and is set aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, with responses due by July 21, 2026. The Department of Commerce’s Associate Director for Research Methodology is the contracting office, and while no specific point of contact is listed, the opportunity is openly posted on SAM.gov. The winning contractor must be prepared to integrate seamlessly with federal systems, maintain strict security controls, and deliver continuous support for secure data exchange without compromising performance or compliance.