Sources Sought from DEFENSE COUNTERINTELLIGENCE AND SECURITY AGENCY (DCSA) • DEPT OF DEFENSE. Place of performance: VA. Response deadline: Jan 16, 2026. Industry: NAICS 541512.
As DoD CMMC rollout expands, approximately 80%+ of DoD solicitations are expected to include cybersecurity/CMMC requirements, including many non-tech scopes.
Awarded-market signal for NAICS 541512 (last 12 months), benchmarked to sector 54.
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The Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) for core platform capabilities requirements. This RFI is issued solely for market research and planning purposes. It does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP), solicitation, or commitment by DCSA to issue an RFP or to award a contract. Responses are voluntary, do not obligate the Government, and will not result in reimbursement.
RESPONSE DUE DATE:
Responses are due by 12:00PM EST on 16 January 2026 via email to the following DCSA personnel:
Questions regarding this announcement shall be submitted in writing by e-mail only.
Questions shall not contain proprietary or classified information.
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The DCSA is seeking information regarding core platform capabilities through this RFI, aimed at understanding available solutions and innovations in the field. This is an opportunity for vendors to showcase their platforms, which could lead to potential future solicitations.
The DCSA is looking to identify vendors with capabilities related to core platform solutions that support their mission in defense counterintelligence and security.
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It summarizes awarded-contract behavior for the opportunity’s NAICS and sector, including a recent pricing band (P10–P90), momentum, and composition. Use it as context, not a guarantee.
The signal updates as new awarded notices enter the system. Always validate the official award and solicitation details on SAM.gov.
P10 is the 10th percentile award size and P90 is the 90th percentile. Together they describe the typical spread of award values.
