Request for Information -AI Cyber Defense for Commercial Internet
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The DEPT OF DEFENSE, specifically US SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND (USSOCOM), is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) titled "AI Cyber Defense for Commercial Internet". This RFI seeks information on Artificial Intelligence (AI) driven cybersecurity solutions to enhance the defensive posture of USSOCOM's commercial internet. Responses are due May 28, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
This RFI is for planning purposes only, aiming to identify solutions capable of real-time threat detection, behavioral analytics, automated incident response, and continuous learning for USSOCOM's commercial internet service. The government is seeking solutions with capabilities such as:
- On-prem or hybrid deployment, integrating with existing security stacks.
- Protection for Windows, Linux, and Mac operating systems.
- Policy enforcement, logging, and auditing.
- Enhanced detection for exfiltration, unauthorized access, and anomalous file activity.
- Adherence to Zero Trust principles.
- Real-Time Web Filtering and Predictive Threat Intelligence.
- Encrypted Traffic Analysis (e.g., TLS 1.3).
- Advanced Anti-Phishing and Social Engineering Prevention.
- Behavioral Baselining and Anomaly Detection for insider threats.
- Risk Scoring, Data Discovery and Classification (e.g., CUI).
- Data Loss Prevention (DLP) and AI Governance for internal/external AI tool usage.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Request for Information (RFI)
- Set-Aside: Not applicable for this RFI.
- Response Due: May 28, 2026
- Published: April 28, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
This RFI is for planning purposes only and is not an invitation for bid or proposal. Responses will be treated as information only, and no payment will be made. The government does not intend to award a contract based on this RFI. Responses should indicate if purchase can be made through NASA SEWP, GSA, FedBizOpps, or other Government Contract/BPA. Submissions must not exceed a five-page info paper or a 15-slide PowerPoint presentation. Price quotes are not requested. Interested parties must provide their firm's name, address, POC, phone/fax number, and email address. Responses will be viewed by both Government and non-Government employees. If an NDA is required, it must be submitted with the response.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Kristen Colyer (kristen.colyer@socom.mil)
- Submission: All responses and communication must be submitted via email to kristen.colyer@socom.mil.