Advanced Cybersecurity Technology Sources Sought Notice

The Advanced Cybersecurity Technology Sources Sought Notice represents a strategic procurement function within the Department of Energy’s Alliance for Sustainable Energy–DOECONTR, tasked with identifying and soliciting innovative cybersecurity solutions to protect critical energy infrastructure. This role drives the agency’s mission to secure next-generation energy systems by sourcing advanced technical services that safeguard laboratory-scale instrumentation, renewable energy grids, and smart building control systems from evolving cyber threats. The notice functions as a pre-solicitation mechanism to gather market intelligence and validate technical requirements prior to formal acquisition, ensuring alignment with DOE’s cybersecurity resilience goals and National Laboratory standards. Contractor relationships are not yet established through awarded contracts, as this initiative remains in the sources-sought phase, actively engaging with industry to define capability gaps and technical expectations. The agency seeks partnerships with firms specializing in zero-trust architecture, industrial control system security, FISMA-compliant frameworks, and AI-driven threat detection tailored for energy sector environments. Engagement is open to both large primes and niche cybersecurity innovators, with an emphasis on firms demonstrating proven experience in DOE or national laboratory environments. There are no set-aside preferences indicated, as this solicitation is open to all eligible vendors under a 100% unrestricted procurement posture. While socioeconomic programs such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB are not currently prioritized, the agency encourages participation from all qualified entities, including small businesses, through transparent market research and inclusive vendor outreach. The primary NAICS classification is 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), reflecting a focus on cybersecurity consulting, risk assessment, penetration testing, and secure systems integration rather than hardware procurement. The technical domain centers on securing energy-specific OT/IT convergence environments, including SCADA systems, microgrid controls, and distributed energy resource management platforms, with an emphasis on NIST SP 800-53 and CISA guidelines.