Department of Defense Issues Contract Notice for CH-53K Aircraft Cybersecurity Assessment

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The Department of Defense (DoD) has issued a contract notice for the "CH-53K Aircraft Cybersecurity Assessment for T408-GE-400" solicitation, which aims to procure a Cybersecurity Risk Assessment (CRA) and implementation of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) for the T408-GE-400 Full Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC) system. This effort is crucial for the transition of the CH-53K from the outdated DoD Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process (DIACAP) standard to the Risk Management Framework (RMF) standard. The intended contract will be issued as a Delivery Order under Basic Ordering Agreement N00019-21-G-0004, and General Electric has been identified as the sole source for this procurement.

Key Takeaways:

  • The DoD has issued a contract notice for a Cybersecurity Risk Assessment (CRA) and implementation of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) for the T408-GE-400 FADEC system as part of the CH-53K Aircraft Cybersecurity Assessment.
  • The CH-53K is required to transition from the outdated DIACAP standard to the RMF standard to obtain an Authority to Operate (ATO) issued by the NAVAIR Functional Authorizing Official (FAO).
  • General Electric has been identified as the sole source for this procurement, and the intended contract will be issued as a Delivery Order under Basic Ordering Agreement N00019-21-G-0004.
  • The NAICS code number for this requirement is 336412, and the contracting office address is NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS CMD HEADQUARTERS NAVAL AIR STATION PATUXENT RIVER, MD 20670-5000, USA.
  • Nancy T. Morris is the primary point of contact with a phone number of 301-495-970.

Statistics:

  • The posted date for the combined synopsis/solicitation is April 6, 2021.
  • The response date for the solicitation is May 6, 2021.
  • The NAICS code number for this requirement is 336412.
  • The contracting office address is NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS CMD HEADQUARTERS NAVAL AIR STATION PATUXENT RIVER, MD 20670-5000, USA.

Sources:

  • Contract notice from the Department of Defense (DoD).
  • Basic Ordering Agreement N00019-21-G-0004.