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Cybersecurity Tool Assessment Report

Department of Homeland Security.FEMA.MSB - OCIO · DC
Est. solicitation
Jul 22, 2026
Date posted
Aug 25, 2026

Description

To request a comprehensive assessment of all cybersecurity tools currently deployed atFEMA and under consideration for adoption at FEMA. This assessment will evaluate tool effectiveness, integration capability, operational suitability, and associated costs (including labor and training), supporting informed decision-making for tool selection, optimization, and lifecycle management. FEMAOCISO maintains a large and diverse portfolio of cybersecurity tools and solutions spanning vulnerability management, endpoint protection, identity and access management, threat intelligence, forensics, network and cloud security, and compliance platforms. These tools are acquired and managed under a complex array of contracts and funding lines, reflecting significant annual investments and operational dependencies. The current environment includes both cloud-based and on-premises solutions from a wide range of vendors, resulting in a highly complex and sometimes fragmented tool landscape. Given the breadth of FEMA’s cybersecurity mission and the evolving threat environment, there is a critical need to ensure that all deployed tools are effective, properly integrated, and aligned with agency requirements and federal mandates. Multiple tools may serve similar purposes, and some may be underutilized or redundant, which can lead to inefficiencies and unnecessary expenditures. Additionally, the management and operation of these tools require substantial contractor and government staff resources for deployment, monitoring, tuning, and reporting. Effective integration and interoperability among tools are essential for timely incident response, comprehensive risk management, and maintaining compliance with federal cybersecurity standards such as FISMA, NIST, and Zero Trust Architecture.

Planning details

Estimated value
$350K to $500K
Award quarter
Q4 2026
Est. solicitation date
Jul 22, 2026
Anticipated award
Aug 28, 2026
Contract vehicle
NASA SEWP V
Contract type
Firm Fixed Price
Competition
New Requirement, No Contract
Status
NEW
Fiscal year
2026
Period of performance
Sep 30, 2026 – Aug 31, 2027

Classifications

  • NAICS541519
  • PSC541519

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