What types of vendors does CISA Contracting Activity prioritize?

CISA prioritizes vendors with specialized expertise in cybersecurity operations, cloud security, and critical infrastructure resilience. Firms demonstrating high-level technical proficiency and relevant past performance in federal IT security are highly competitive.

Are security clearances required for CISA contracts?

Many CISA contracts involve sensitive national security information, necessitating Facility Security Clearances (FCL) for the company and personnel security clearances for employees. Vendors should be prepared to handle classified or controlled unclassified information (CUI).

How does CISA structure its procurement competitions?

CISA frequently utilizes DHS-wide Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) vehicles and government-wide acquisition contracts (GWACs) to streamline procurement. Vendors should monitor these master contract vehicles to gain access to task order competitions.

OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT OPERATIONS · Contracting Office

CISA CONTRACTING ACTIVITY

188 solicitations and awards tracked for this contracting office.

Contracting office188 solicitationsUnder OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT OPERATIONS

Solicitations

188

Federal records indexed

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Federal

Federal procurement data

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OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT OPERATIONS

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DEPARTMENT

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

About

Acquisition authority and contracting profile of CISA CONTRACTING ACTIVITY.

The CISA Contracting Activity manages the procurement lifecycle for the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, focusing on the protection of national critical infrastructure. This office awards contracts for advanced cybersecurity software, threat intelligence analysis, emergency communications systems, and physical security risk assessments.

Hierarchy: OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT OPERATIONS · DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY.

Contracting officers at this office issue solicitations under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). Vendors must be registered in the federal procurement system with a valid CAGE code to receive awards.

Opportunity activity heatmap (2024-present)

Monthly posted opportunity volume from 2024 onward. Darker = more indexed records.

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