Cybersecurity Contracts

Cybersecurity services, penetration testing, security operations, and risk assessment

1,814 active opportunities

1,814

Active Opportunities

Posted Last 7 Days

30 days

Avg Response Window

Top Industries

Engineering Services700
Other Computer Related Services617
Computer Systems Design Services214
Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths)196
Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services87

Set-Aside Distribution

1115
Small Business232
SDVOSB193
No Set Aside191
8(a) Sole Source23

Top Locations

VA247
DC191
NJ138
MD133
CA114

How to Bid on Cybersecurity Contracts

What These Contracts Typically Require

Staff with security clearances, certifications (CISSP, CEH, Security+), experience with federal security frameworks (FedRAMP, RMF, NIST CSF).

Average Response Window

25 days from posting. Plan your response timeline accordingly.

What to Prepare Before Responding

1Document security certifications held by staff
2Prepare evidence of security clearance holdings
3Compile case studies of security assessments
4Review FedRAMP and CMMC requirements
5Ensure cyber liability insurance coverage

Related Resources

SAM.gov Registration SDVOSB Certification

Frequently Asked Questions

Federal cybersecurity contracts include penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, security operations center (SOC) services, incident response, compliance assessments, and security architecture consulting. Demand has increased significantly due to evolving cyber threats.

Staff certifications like CISSP, CEH, CISM, Security+, and OSCP are commonly required. Company-level certifications may include ISO 27001 and SOC 2. Many contracts require FedRAMP compliance for cloud security tools.

Many federal cybersecurity contracts require staff with active security clearances (Secret or Top Secret). Building a cleared workforce before pursuing these contracts is essential. Some unclassified work is available.

Key frameworks include NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), NIST 800-53 security controls, Risk Management Framework (RMF), FedRAMP for cloud services, and CMMC for DoD contractors.

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