Defense Cyber Crimes Center (DC3) Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) - Synopsis of Intent to Award

This is a synopsis notice for Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) to provide the Department of Defense (DoD) Cyber Crime Center (DC3) specialized technical support to enhance its ability to investigate and prevent criminal and foreign malicious activity, as well as protect Department of the Air Force resources and personnel. The growing complexity of modern threats and rapid advancements in technology have created a pressing need for expert technical assistance to help DC3 achieve its mission.

To address this need, DC3 requires a range of technical support services, including research, development, test & evaluation; program integration; strategy, budget and policy development or integration; systems engineering, technical advisory, as well as compliance and analysis support.

These services will bolster investigative capabilities, improve operational efficiency, and enable the effective management and deployment of advanced technologies, ultimately allowing DC3 to support the Department of the Air Force's and Department of Defense strategic objectives, including developing a more agile and responsive force, enhancing cybersecurity capabilities, and improving overall mission performance. Specifically, these services will focus on cyber support and mission & enterprise management.

Ultimately, this acquisition is crucial to ensuring DC3's success in executing its mission and supporting the Air Force as it evolves its ability to increase awareness, protect critical equities and project capabilities worldwide. The Government anticipates awarding a Hybrid (Labor) Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) & T&M (ODCs) Tools and Travel, A&AS contract for: One (1) year base with two (2) one-year option periods, IAW with FAR 52.217-9 (Option to Extend the term of the Contract).

The contract will include a six (6) month extension IAW FAR 52.217-8 (Option to Extend Services). This contract action will be a follow- on for Services Engineering Technical Advisory Support (SETA) for DoD Cyber Crime Center (DC3).