# SAM #140R1726Q0058

Sources Sought: Secure Remote Access Solution for Bureau of Reclamation ICS Network

**Buyer:** Grand Coulee Power Office
**Posted:** September 21, 2026
**Respond By:** October 03, 2026
**Identifier:** 140R1726Q0058
**NAICS:** 518210, 541512

The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, Ephrata Field Office, is seeking information from vendors capable of providing a Secure Remote Access Solution for its Industrial Control System (ICS) network supporting approximately 50 users across multiple water districts.
- Government Buyer:
  - U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, Ephrata Field Office
- OEMs and Vendors:
  - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; solution must include both hardware and software
- Products/Services Requested:
  - Secure Remote Access Solution to replace existing VPN
  - Must support multi-factor authentication, FIPS 140-3 encryption, granular access controls, session management, and redundancy
  - Hardware and software components, architecture details, installation, annual training at multiple water district offices, and 24/7 technical support
- Unique/Notable Requirements:
  - Compliance with Section 508 accessibility standards
  - Annual training for end-users and administrators
  - Solution must provide remote assistance for installation and ongoing support
  - Redundancy and session management for critical ICS operations
  - Approximately 50 users across multiple water districts
- NAICS Code: 518210 (Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services)
- Contract period: 1 year with 4 option years

### Description

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE - SECURE REMOTE ACCESS SOLUTION <br/><br/>The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation is issuing this notice as a means of conducting market research to identify parties having an interest in and the resources to support this requirement for Secure Remote Access Solution. Additional information about the requirement is available in the Appendix accompanying this notice. The result of this market research will contribute to determining the method of acquisition. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this acquisition is 518210 ¿ Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services. <br/><br/>This is NOT a solicitation for quotations or proposals. This is a Sources Sought Notice only. Submission of any information in response to this market survey is purely voluntary, and the government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred to respond. The government will not provide feedback or evaluations to companies regarding their submissions in response to this notice. <br/><br/>If your organization has the potential capacity to perform these contract services, please provide the following information: <br/><br/>1)	Organization name and point of contact information. <br/>2)	UEI number.<br/>3)	Size and type of ownership for the organization. <br/>4)	Tailored capability statements addressing the particulars of this effort, with appropriate documentation supporting claims of organizational and staff capability. If significant subcontracting or teaming is anticipated to deliver technical capability, address the administrative and management structure of such arrangements.<br/><br/>Submission Instructions: Interested parties who consider themselves qualified to perform the listed services are invited to submit a response to this notice by October 02, 2026, 5:00 PM PD All responses under this notice must be emailed to malena_sanderlin@ios.doi.gov.  <br/>

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