DHS Network Operations Security Center (NOSC) Network, Cloud, and Cyber Services (NCCS) 2.0 Industry Day

Other / Unclassified

This document contains slides from a Pre-Solicitation Conference for the DHS Network Operations Security Center (NOSC) Network, Cloud, and Cybersecurity Services (NCCS) 2.0. The conference, held on May 19th, 2026, provided an overview of the upcoming procurement, including its purpose, scope, objectives, and acquisition strategy.

This presentation offers critical insights for potential bidders on the NCCS 2.0 opportunity:

• Purpose: To procure program management, systems engineering, technical assistance, operations and maintenance, and professional support services for DHS's Wide Area Network (WAN) and Homeland Security Enterprise Network (HSEN), focusing on network, cloud, cybersecurity monitoring, incident management, and leveraging Agentic AI.
• Scope: Includes evolving the DHS NOSC into a best-in-class service node, redefining it as a central IT Service Management hub for network infrastructure, platforms (including cloud), systems, applications, and cybersecurity services across various classification levels.
• Key Tasks: The Statement of Work structure includes Contract Management, Capability Delivery and Improvement (including Agentic AI), Network, Cloud, and Cybersecurity Event/Incident Management and Response, HSEN Network Infrastructure Operations and Maintenance, Field Engineering, Other Cybersecurity Services (including Zero Trust), and Surge Support.
• Security Requirements: A Top Secret clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Program (SAP) is required. An active Top Secret Facility Clearance (FCL) is a Phase I pass/fail requirement.
• Acquisition Strategy: A single-award IDIQ contract with a hybrid FFP, LH, T&M structure. It will be a phased solicitation: Phase I for Facility Clearance (down-select), and Phase II for Prior Experience, Staffing/Management Approach, and Price.
• Timeline: Key dates include Q&A posting (May 28, 2026), Draft Solicitation (Early June 2026), Final Solicitation (Late June 2026), Phase I Responses (Mid-July 2026), and Contract Award (Mid-to-Late September 2026).
• Q&A Highlights: Addressed small business teaming, attendee lists, incumbent contractors, subcontractor clearances, RMF lifecycle support, enterprise vs. component models, FTE numbers, SCIF access, remote work flexibility, and the importance of senior personnel with AI oversight.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document lists attendees and their contact information from an Industry Day event related to a SAM.gov opportunity. It serves as a resource for potential bidders to identify and connect with other interested parties.

This document primarily serves as an attendee list rather than a Q&A or clarification document. It provides names, company affiliations, and contact details for individuals who attended an industry day. This information can be used by vendors to:

• Identify potential teaming partners.
• Understand the landscape of interested companies.
• Facilitate networking within the industry for this opportunity.

This document does not directly impact the solicitation's requirements, due dates, or submission rules. However, it provides valuable networking information for potential bidders.

Other / Unclassified

This document announces an Industry Day event hosted by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of Procurement Operations (OPO) and the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO). The event pertains to the Network Operations Security Center (NOSC) Network, Cloud, and Cyber Services (NCCS) 2.0 initiative, which is in response to a Request for Information (RFI) released on SAM.gov on February 19, 2026 (Notice ID: 70RTAC26RFI000004).

The Industry Day will be held virtually on May 19, 2026, from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm ET. The event will be recorded and is not open to the press.

Potential bidders should note the following key details:

• Event Purpose: To discuss requirements related to the NOSC NCCS 2.0 initiative.
• Date and Time: May 19, 2026, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm ET.
• Format: Virtual Attendance.
• Registration: Each company is limited to three representatives. Registration must be completed via the provided link by May 14, 2026, at 4:00 pm ET. A link to the virtual event will be sent to registered participants.
• Questions Submission: Written questions are due by May 12, 2026, at 2:00 pm ET, and should be emailed to Michael.Lipperini@hq.dhs.gov and Nicole.Belanger@hq.dhs.gov.
• Q&A Session: Participants can ask questions during the event. Responses provided during the Industry Day may be superseded by the resulting solicitation.