Electrosoft Awarded $41 Million IT Information Security Services Contract
RESTON, Va., Jan. 15, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Electrosoft, a leading provider of diversified technology-based solutions and services to the federal government, announces it was recently selected as the single awardee of a $41 million contract to provide IT information security services to the Department of Commerce's International Trade Administration (ITA). The contract, competed under 8(a) STARS II, provides for a base period and four 1-year options. Twenty-three vendors competed for this contract.
Electrosoft has been supporting the Department of Commerce since 2001, assisting the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) with the development of nearly two dozen cybersecurity publications (standards, guidelines, interagency reports, etc.) and the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office with vulnerability analysis and cybersecurity compliance activities for cloud-based and contractor-owned information systems. Under the most recent award from the ITA, Electrosoft will provide program management services and support security assessment and authorization for hosted as well as cloud-based systems. In addition, Electrosoft will support vulnerability management, penetration testing, security operations center and the privacy program.
Sarbari Gupta, president and CEO of Electrosoft, said, "We are pleased to be awarded this contract and have the opportunity to apply our significant cybersecurity expertise on behalf of ITA. Now, more than ever before, federal agencies must vigilantly safeguard their systems and data via proactive tools and techniques. Electrosoft is a leader in provisioning cybersecurity services that enable defense and civilian agencies, including NIST and the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, to manage risk through effective as well as compliant information security programs. We look forward to doing the same for ITA."
About Electrosoft
Electrosoft, headquartered in Reston, Virginia, delivers a diversified set of technology-based solutions and services to federal civilian and defense agencies. We couple domain knowledge and experience with proven, mature management practices to design and deliver the right solutions on time and within budget. Our practices include an ISO 9001:2015 registered Quality Management System and Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) Level 3 assessed processes. Founded in 2001, Electrosoft is an 8(a) certified Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) and an 8(m) certified Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB). For more information about Electrosoft, visit our website at http://www.electrosoft-inc.com.
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