# Software Defined Encryption DoW CIO

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/softwaredefineddowcio2026

- Solicitation number: SoftwareDefinedDoWCIO2026
- Notice type: Special notice
- Status: Closed. Deadline was September 27, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT
- Department: Department of Defense
- Agency: Washington Headquarters Services (Whs)
- Contracting office: Washington Headquarters Services (HQ0034)
- Place of performance: District of Columbia
- First posted: August 27, 2026
- Last posted: August 27, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/a36789b44e9941569c04d46314f15b15/view

## Description

The Department of War (DoW) is seeking information on commercially available, software-only cryptographic solutions to enhance data protection for its programs of record. This Request for Information (RFI) is issued to identify potential sources and solutions that can meet the Department's requirements for interim data protection measures, which are designed to be consistent with and advance the DoW's migration to post-quantum cryptography (PQC).

## Publications

- August 27, 2026: Special notice, due September 27, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT. Notice a36789b44e9941569c04d46314f15b15. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/a36789b44e9941569c04d46314f15b15/view

## Points of contact

- Leanne Condren, leanne.m.condren.civ@mail.mil

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