This Sources Sought opportunity from Department Of Defense was posted on September 10, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.
Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) Vendor Framework
Contract Overview
Solicitation details, issuing organization, response deadlines, documents, and interested companies for this government contract opportunity.
Active Opportunities Like This One
AI Contract Overview
The Space Systems Command (SSC) S6, Cyber and Data, is conducting a market research effort under solicitation SSC-PKA_ZTA-VFC_2026 to develop a Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) Vendor Framework. This initiative aims to create a structured, categorized repository of commercial Zero Trust solutions that align with the Department of Defense and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) guidelines, specifically referencing NIST SP 1800-35. The framework will serve as a decision-support tool for mission system stakeholders to compare vendor capabilities, identify solution types, and address specific capability gaps across Policy Decision Points, Policy Enforcement Points, ICAM, Endpoint Security, and Data Security. This effort is issued as a Request for Information (RFI) and does not constitute a formal solicitation, a promise to issue a future RFP, or a commitment to procure any specific services. Interested vendors are requested to provide detailed information regarding their technical capabilities, deployment environments, and product functionalities via a fillable PDF or a Microsoft Forms survey. The response deadline is September 18, 2026. All costs associated with responding to this RFI are the responsibility of the interested party, and the government will not pay for any administrative costs incurred during this process.
General Info
Place of Performance
CA, 90245, USASet-Aside
Timeline
Submission Closed
Organization & Contact Information
Full Description
1.0 DISCLAIMER AND ADMINISTRATIVE NOTICE
This Request for Information (RFI) is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Quotation (RFQ), Invitation for Bids (IFB), or a promise to issue a solicitation in the future. This RFI does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. Furthermore, the Government is not at this time seeking proposals and will not accept unsolicited proposals. Responders are advised that the Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI; all costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the interested party’s expense. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future Request for Proposal (RFP), if any is issued.
2.0 BACKGROUND
Space Systems Command (SSC) S6, Cyber and Data, is issuing this RFI to support mission system programs in identifying and selecting commercial Zero Trust (ZT) solutions that align with the U.S. Department of Defense/Department of War’s (DoD/DoW) Zero Trust Framework and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Zero Trust guidelines.
Currently, Zero Trust solutions vary significantly across the commercial market in capability, maturity, and implementation approach. Because of this variance, mission systems face challenges in determining which solutions are best suited to address their specific ZT gaps.
3.0 PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVE
To address this need, SSC’s S6 is developing a ZTA Vendor Framework that will provide a structured and categorized view of available commercial ZT solutions. The framework will serve as a decision-support resource to help mission system stakeholders:
• Understand the vendor landscape.
• Compare solution types and capabilities.
• Assess how commercial offerings align to DoD/DoW Zero Trust activities, requirements, and mission needs.
• Select solutions that best fit identified capability gaps.
Through this RFI, SSC’s S6 seeks specific information from Zero Trust vendors regarding their products, services, and technical capabilities. The information collected will be evaluated and used to build this categorized repository. Ultimately, the results of this effort will inform mission system programs as they evaluate available options and pursue solutions that align with their specific Zero Trust implementation goals.
4.0 REQUESTED INFORMATION / AREAS OF INTEREST
Interested parties are requested to complete the attached fillable PDF Form to provide information about their commercial Zero Trust solutions, or by completing the same form (ZTA Vendor Framework Campaign - Survey Questions) online by following https://forms.cloud.microsoft/g/2kJ75aaDuR.
5.0 QUESTIONS AND CLARIFICATIONS
Questions regarding this RFI must be submitted to both the Primary and Alternate POCs identified. The Government will attempt to answer relevant questions but is not obligated to respond to all inquiries.
More opportunities from Department Of Defense → FA8802 Integration Operation Pikpke
Same awarding agency
Find Active Opportunities Like This
Get AI-powered intelligence on the opportunities still open
Every page of the solicitation package shredded into a compliance breakdown
AI-powered matching based on your capabilities and past performance
Competitor and incumbent history on the requirement
Automated alerts on amendments, Q&A deadlines, and award
Join 750+ contractors already using CLEATUS
