Real-Time Zero Trust Data Access Control System

The government authority located in Washington, DC is seeking a real-time Zero Trust data access control system for combat systems to prevent unauthorized access and ensure data integrity. Traditional security approaches are often too slow and inflexible for the dynamic nature of modern naval operations, which require maintaining a tactical advantage and information superiority in future conflicts. The agency needs a system that operates on the principle of never trust, always verify, enforcing security policies for each individual connection between users, devices, applications, and data rather than focusing on the network perimeter. The requested scope of work covers developing a system that includes authentication, authorization, micro-segmentation, and real-time threat detection. The system must utilize Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to detect anomalous behavior and automatically adapt security measures. Additionally, the project requires supporting the testing of the prototype in a representative environment that mirrors the complexity and data flow of a combat system network, including simulated cyberattacks and operational scenarios to assess resilience and performance under stress. This granular security approach must ensure that only authorized personnel can access sensitive data regardless of location or device type, addressing the cybersecurity risks posed by remote workers, hybrid cloud services, and personally-owned devices. Bidders must be onshore USA organizations to be eligible for this opportunity. The agency expects the performance of the work to be conducted offsite. The agency is currently looking for proposals and has not disclosed a specific budget or key dates in the sourcing details.