Federal Register #1670NEW

CISA Information Collection for .gov Registry, Cybersecurity Grant Evaluation, and Bombing Prevention Programs

CISA, a component of the Department of Homeland Security, is seeking public input on two major information collection initiatives to support national cybersecurity and bombing prevention efforts. - Government Buyer: - Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS) - Stakeholder Engagement Division (SED), Grant Analytics Branch - Products/Services Requested: - .gov Registry Program Information Collection - Manages and provisions .gov internet domains for eligible U.S.-based government organizations - Estimated 3,000 domain registrations - State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP) Evaluation - Evaluation services including surveys, interviews, and focus groups - Assesses implementation and outcomes of a $1 billion federal grant program for state, local, and territorial cybersecurity - Estimated 72 evaluation activities - Office for Bombing Prevention (OBP) Technical Analysis Data Collection - Unit Level Assessment Tool (ULAT): Assesses counter-IED capabilities in law enforcement - Technical Assistance Program Stakeholder Nomination Form: Collects nominations for OBP technical assistance - Technical Assistance Stakeholder Feedback Forms: Gathers feedback on OBP training, products, and services - Unique/Notable Requirements: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; the opportunity is for information collection and program evaluation, not product procurement - Data collection supports readiness planning, resource allocation, and policy decisions for cybersecurity and bombing prevention - Participation is voluntary and responses are submitted electronically - SLCGP evaluation is tied to a multi-year, $1 billion federal grant program - Locations: - Activities and data collection span federal, state, local, territorial, and tribal government entities across the United States - CISA headquarters and relevant federal offices serve as primary points of contact and oversight

Description

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is conducting an evaluation of the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP), a federal initiative co-administered with FEMA that provides funding to state, local, and territorial governments to enhance cybersecurity capabilities. The evaluation will assess program implementation, effectiveness of funded projects, challenges faced by recipients, and progress toward cybersecurity outcomes. Data will be collected via surveys, interviews, and potentially focus groups involving grant recipients and federal staff. The evaluation aims to inform program improvements and support evidence-based decision-making.

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