Real-Time Zero Trust Data Access Control System

The government authority located in Washington, DC, requires a real-time Zero Trust data access control system for combat systems to prevent unauthorized access and ensure data integrity. Traditional security approaches are too slow and inflexible for the dynamic nature of modern naval operations, which demands a shift from perimeter-based security to a model that enforces policies for each individual connection between users, devices, applications, and data. The agency is seeking this system to maintain a tactical advantage in future conflicts where information superiority is paramount, ensuring that only authorized personnel can access sensitive data regardless of their location or device type. The requested scope of work covers the development of 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 to address risks from remote workers, hybrid cloud services, and personally-owned devices. 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. Eligible bidders must be onshore United States organizations. The agency requires the performance of the work to be conducted offsite. The agency is currently looking for proposals to determine the budget, and no specific key dates or detailed evaluation criteria are provided in the sourcing announcement.