Zero Trust Architecture Implementation

UW-Madison is soliciting a subcontract to design and implement a Zero Trust Architecture focused on securing access through identity-based controls, micro-segmentation, least-privilege policies, and continuous authentication. The effort aims to overhaul existing access models by enforcing strict verification at every access point, reducing attack surfaces, and ensuring that users and devices are continuously validated. The work scope requires expertise in deploying modern security frameworks that eliminate implicit trust, requiring dynamic, context-aware authorization mechanisms across all systems and data flows. The subcontract opportunity was posted on June 23, 2026, with responses due by July 14, 2026, at 2:00 PM, and the NAICS code 541611 indicates it is classified under Management Consulting Services. Performance location and point of contact details are not specified, and the solicitation does not indicate any set-aside status or organization type requirements. Subcontractors must respond via the provided vendor portal link.