SAM #SoftwareDefinedDoWCIO2026

RFI for Software-Only Cryptographic Solutions for Data Protection (DoW CIO)

The Department of War (DoW), through the Washington Headquarters Services (WHS) Acquisition Directorate, is seeking information from industry regarding software-only cryptographic solutions for data protection. - Purpose: Enhance data protection for DoW's programs of record with interim solutions as the department transitions to post-quantum cryptography (PQC) - Scope: Commercially available, software-based cryptographic products or services - Requirements: - Must be compatible with PQC standards - Intended for interim use until full PQC migration - No specific OEMs, vendors, or part numbers are named - RFI aims to identify potential sources and solutions meeting these criteria - No quantities or contract values specified - No attachments listing product or service line items

Description

The Department of War (DoW) is seeking information on commercially available, software-only cryptographic solutions to enhance data protection for its programs of record. This Request for Information (RFI) is issued to identify potential sources and solutions that can meet the Department's requirements for interim data protection measures, which are designed to be consistent with and advance the DoW's migration to post-quantum cryptography (PQC).

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