The Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is planning a $18–$20 billion multiple-award IDIQ for Cybersecurity Products and Services. The RFP is expected in February 2026, with an award projected for February 2027—but successful bidders will be building teams and strategies now.
This new vehicle is expected to consolidate major cybersecurity task orders and create a flexible contracting structure that supports the Federal Civilian Executive Branch (FCEB) and other critical infrastructure partners.
Opportunity Snapshot
- Agency: DHS Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
- Vehicle Type: Multi-Award IDIQ (Agency-Specific)
- Estimated Value: $18–$20 Billion
- Status: Pre-RFP
- Projected Solicitation: February 2026
- Projected Award: February 2027
- Contract Duration: 5-year base + 5-year option
- Primary NAICS: 541512 – Computer Systems Design Services
- Place of Performance: United States
Why This Matters
CISA is rethinking how it procures cybersecurity solutions to strengthen national resilience and reduce redundancy. This new vehicle will unify efforts under the Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM) program and related initiatives, replacing portions of the DEFEND structure and other legacy task orders.
The IDIQ will cover five service areas and one product area:
- SA1: Cyber/IT Project Management Support
- SA2: Requirements Management
- SA3: Capability Implementation
- SA4: Operations, Sustainment, and Consultative Services
- SA5: Solution Development (including SecDevOps)
- PA1: Cybersecurity Products and Tools
CISA’s objective is to improve flexibility, increase efficiency, and curb long-standing challenges such as shelfware, limited software transferability, inconsistent pricing, and uncoordinated buying. The agency wants a vehicle that delivers scalable, secure, and transparent cyber solutions—quickly and cost-effectively.
How OST Can Help You Win
CISA’s shift toward a unified capacity-building IDIQ will reshape how federal cybersecurity work is competed. Early positioning will determine who leads in each service area. Firms with strong SecDevOps, deployment, and cyber operations capabilities should be aligning their teams and pipelines now.
OST Global Solutions has supported clients in winning more than $50 billion in government contracts, including major DHS, DoD, and GSA vehicles. For this CISA opportunity, OST can help your team:
- Develop a Capture Strategy that aligns your past performance and capabilities with CISA’s evolving Capacity Building priorities.
- Build Winning Teams through targeted partner matchmaking and gap analysis across service areas.
- Manage Proposal Development end-to-end to ensure compliance, technical precision, and a compelling value proposition.
- Provide Surge Support when your in-house proposal team needs additional horsepower to meet deadlines.
Now is the time to start mapping your competitive position and identifying potential teammates. Once the RFP drops, it will be too late to shape your strategy.
Take the Next Step
Schedule a 20-Minute Capture Readiness Call
We will review your company’s fit for the CISA Cybersecurity IDIQ and outline specific next steps to strengthen your positioning before the RFP release.
