Advisory Support for Establishing a National Cybersecurity Operations Center (SOC)

The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Emerging Threats is seeking advisory support to design, establish, and operationalize a civilian‑led National Cybersecurity Operations Center (SOC) for Argentina. The effort will involve developing governance, architecture, staffing models, incident‑response processes, and technology recommendations aligned with U.S. and allied best practices. The selected partner will provide expert guidance, training, and coordination with Argentine government agencies and critical‑infrastructure operators to enhance detection, analysis, and response capabilities against advanced cyber threats. • Scope includes strategic planning, technical design, policy development, and capacity‑building workshops. • Deliverables: SOC blueprint, staffing plan, SOPs, technology procurement guidance, and a transition plan for sustainable operations. • Funding ceiling: $13,912,185 (Cooperative Agreement). • Expected project period appears to be approximately one year. • Open to non‑profits, NGOs, academic institutions, government entities, and for‑profit firms.