SOC Optimization and IR Program Maturation

The SOC Optimization and IR Program Maturation subcontract focuses on the design, configuration, and optimization of the Security Operations Center environment and incident response playbooks for prime contractors supporting University of Maryland Global Campus projects. The scope of work involves developing academic-specific response playbooks and refining SIEM use cases and policies to ensure alignment with NIST CSF and NIST SP 800-171 standards. Key deliverables include updated incident response playbooks, optimized SIEM use cases, and comprehensive implementation validation reports. This opportunity is categorized under NAICS code 541512 and was posted on November 3, 2026, with a response deadline of November 16, 2026. The project is associated with the state of Maryland and aims to mature the overall incident response program through technical optimization and regulatory compliance.