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SoftwareDefinedDoWCIO2026Federal

Response Deadline09/27/2026, 04:00:00 PM UTC

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The Department of War, through the Washington Headquarters Services of the Department of Defense, is seeking information on commercially available software-only cryptographic solutions to improve data protection for its programs of record. This Request for Information, identified by solicitation number SoftwareDefinedDoWCIO2026, aims to identify sources capable of providing interim data protection measures that align with and support the transition to post-quantum cryptography. Interested parties must submit their responses by the deadline of September 27, 2026, at 4:00 PM. The primary point of contact for this effort is Leanne Condren, and the place of performance is located in the District of Columbia.

General Info

DoD seeks software-only cryptographic solutions for post-quantum data protection by September 27, 2026.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Washington Headquarters ServicesView Agency

NAICS

541512 - Computer Systems Design ServicesView NAICS

Place of Performance

DC, 20301, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

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Software Based Encryption RFI

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Timeline

PostedAug 27

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Response DeadlineSep 27

Submission deadline

Response Deadline

09/27/2026, 04:00:00 PM UTCin about 1 month

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Washington Headquarters Services

Contacts1 person available

OfficeWASHINGTON, DC, 203011000, USA

Organization / Agency

Department Of Defense → Washington Headquarters Services

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Office AddressWASHINGTON, DC, 203011000, USA

Contacts

Leanne Condren

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Full Description

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The Department of War (DoW) is seeking information on commercially available, software-only cryptographic solutions to enhance data protection for its programs of record. This Request for Information (RFI) is issued to identify potential sources and solutions that can meet the Department's requirements for interim data protection measures, which are designed to be consistent with and advance the DoW's migration to post-quantum cryptography (PQC).

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