# OPTION - Cybersecurity Consultant Services Subscription

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/70t03023q7667n034

- Solicitation number: 70T03023Q7667N034
- Notice type: Combined synopsis and solicitation
- Status: Awarded to The Institute for Applied Network Security, LLC for $135,495.06
- Department: Department of Homeland Security
- Agency: Transportation Security Administration
- Contracting office: Mission Essentials (70T050)
- NAICS: 541690 Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
- Product or service code: DJ10 Security and Compliance support delivered as a service, by subscription, or service contract. Includes support of security policies/controls, processes, measuring compliance of relevant legal/compliance requirements, to include Section 508, and responding to security breaches. Also provides support for IT Security systems providing Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM) for real-time Cyber Security and protection such as vulnerability scanning, managing firewalls, intrusion prevention systems, and security information and event management (SIEM). Includes Disaster Recovery (DR) services to support DR policy, process and means, dedicated failover facilities and perform DR testing.
- County: Accomack County (FIPS 51001). https://abierto.us/counties/accomack-county-va-51001
- First posted: February 6, 2024
- Last posted: February 6, 2024
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/9436fdac43aa4cceb358ed5bd14d0470/view

## Description

**AMENDMENT NOTICE:** This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The solicitation number is 70T03023Q7667N034 and is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ), unless otherwise indicated herein. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2023-04.

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 541690 with a small business size standard of $19.00M. This requirement is unrestricted and only qualified sellers may submit bids. The solicitation pricing on https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com will start on the date this solicitation is posted, and, unless otherwise displayed at https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com, will end on: 2023-08-04 15:00:00.0 Eastern Time.

This time supersedes the Offers Due Time listed above. FOB Destination shall be in the Statement of Work. The DHS Transportation Security Administration (TSA) requires the items to be Brand Name or Equal. To review line items, terms, etc., refer to the link below. Solicitation and Buy Attachments

**Question Submission:** Interested Sellers must submit any questions concerning the solicitation at the earliest time possible to enable the Buyer to respond. Questions must be submitted by using the 'Submit a Question' feature at https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com. Questions not received within a reasonable time prior to close of the solicitation may not be considered.

For this solicitation, DHS Transportation Security Administration (TSA) intends to conduct an online competitive reverse auction to be facilitated by the third-party reverse auction provider, Unison Marketplace. Unison Marketplace has developed an online, anonymous, browser based application to conduct the reverse auction. A Seller may submit a series of pricing bids, which descend in price during the specified period of time for the aforementioned reverse auction.

DHS Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is taking this action in an effort to improve both vendor access and awareness of requests and the agency's ability to gather multiple, competed, real-time bids. All responsible Sellers that respond to this solicitation MUST submit the pricing portion of their bid using the online exchange located at https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com.

There is no cost to register, review procurement data or make a bid on https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com.Sellers that are not currently registered to use https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com should proceed to https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com to complete their free registration. Sellers that require special considerations or assistance may contact Marketplace Support at 1.877.933.3243 or via email at marketplacesupport@unisonglobal.com.

Sellers may not artificially manipulate the price of a transaction on https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com by any means. It is unacceptable to place bad faith bids, to use decoys in the https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com process or to collude with the intent or effect of hampering the competitive https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com process. Should Sellers require additional clarification, notify the point of contact or Marketplace Support at 1.877.933.3243 or marketplacesupport@unisonglobal.com.

## Award on USAspending

- Recipient: The Institute for Applied Network Security, LLC (UEI GWW3LBLEWR93)
- Contract: 70T03023P7667N003, purchase order
- Obligated: $67,747.53, current value $135,495
- Competition: Competed Under SAP, 9 offers received
- Link: award number 70T03023P7667N003 equals the contract number; same sub-agency 7013 (high confidence)
- Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_70T03023P7667N003_7013_-NONE-_-NONE-/


## Publications

- February 6, 2024: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due August 4, 2023 at 3:00 PM EDT. Notice 261956cc4b404b4fbb743752fc400a75. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/261956cc4b404b4fbb743752fc400a75/view
- February 6, 2024: Award notice. Notice 2f05516339264b4ea80b8cf3ecc80d18. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/2f05516339264b4ea80b8cf3ecc80d18/view
- February 6, 2024: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due August 4, 2023 at 3:00 PM EDT. Notice 6331e126f195444fb041c0737ea8c2f1. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/6331e126f195444fb041c0737ea8c2f1/view
- February 6, 2024: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due August 4, 2023 at 3:00 PM EDT. Notice 901bad22020045baaff7501d7d08fc5c. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/901bad22020045baaff7501d7d08fc5c/view
- February 6, 2024: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due August 4, 2023 at 3:00 PM EDT. Notice 9436fdac43aa4cceb358ed5bd14d0470. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/9436fdac43aa4cceb358ed5bd14d0470/view

## Points of contact

- Name: Marketplace Support, Title: Marketplace Support, Phone: 1.877.933.3243, Email: MarketplaceSupport@unisonglobal.com;, marketplacesupport@unisonglobal.com

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Source: SAM.gov Contract Opportunities bulk extract and USAspending.gov award data. Confirm deadlines on SAM.gov before responding. Cite https://abierto.us/opportunities/70t03023q7667n034.
