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FDA Sources Sought - NextGen Cyber Engineering, Operations AI and Unified Services

Department of Health and Human Services · FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION · Special Notice · SS-75F40126Q00333

posted 6 August 2026 · closed 20 September 2026 · NAICS 54151 · PSC DA10 · 5 postings

Summary

The FDA is issuing a sources‑sought notice to find small businesses that can provide engineering services for a cybersecurity architecture that incorporates AI‑enabled compliance monitoring, automated control validation, and continuous authorization capabilities. The effort aims to align with federal cybersecurity standards such as the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, CISA Zero Trust Maturity Model, and other OMB/DHS directives while leveraging advanced AI techniques for risk modeling and system resilience.

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