Cybersecurity Contracts

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

1,823 active opportunities

1,823

Active Opportunities

Posted Last 7 Days

30 days

Avg Response Window

Top Industries

Engineering Services704
Other Computer Related Services621
Computer Systems Design Services214
Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths)197
Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services87

Set-Aside Distribution

1117
Small Business236
No Set Aside194
SDVOSB193
8(a) Sole Source23

Top Locations

VA247
DC194
NJ138
MD134
CA115

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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