Description
The Defense Information System Agency (DISA) issued an RFI seeking white‑paper responses on technical approaches for a future Endpoint Security Event Management System (ESEMS) that will support the Army’s Unified Network Zero‑Trust Architecture. The effort will encompass endpoint detection & response (Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Elastic Defend), a Comply‑to‑Connect (C2C) NAC framework, a federated Unified Security Information & Event Management (USIEM) platform, and NETCOM edge data‑engineering capabilities. Responses must be submitted by 3 pm EDT on 9 Oct 2026 and must include company details, technical approach, risk mitigation, and relevant experience. The anticipated contract will be a firm‑fixed‑price, multi‑year award (base year plus up to four one‑year options) with a total performance period of up to five years.
• Scope includes EDR management, zero‑trust NAC, hybrid‑cloud SIEM, data‑pipeline engineering, and 24/7/365 support.
• Required clearances: SECRET for all personnel; TOP‑SECRET/SCI for certain roles; CMMC Level 2 compliance.
• Contractor must provide an Accessibility Conformance Report (VPAT) and meet Section 508 standards.