Notice2024-20652
Notice of Solicitation of Proposals for the Department of Defense University Consortium for Cybersecurity Support Center
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Published
September 12, 2024
Issuing agencies
Defense Department
Abstract
The Secretary of Defense has determined the need for a Support Center (Center) for the University Consortium for Cybersecurity (UC2). The Center will provide, during a two-year term, administrative support for the academic research and engagement activities of UC2. To be eligible, interested institutions must have been designated as National Centers of Academic Excellence (NCAE) in cybersecurity for at least 24 months from the date of the publication of this notice and, further, must demonstrate an understanding of cybersecurity research, be eligible for access to classified material, and demonstrate commitment to the UC2 mission of a closer collaboration between academia and the DoD.
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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 177 (Thursday, September 12, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Page 74250]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-20652]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
Notice of Solicitation of Proposals for the Department of Defense
University Consortium for Cybersecurity Support Center
AGENCY: Office of the Chief Information Officer, Department of Defense
(DoD).
ACTION: Solicitation of applications.
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SUMMARY: The Secretary of Defense has determined the need for a Support
Center (Center) for the University Consortium for Cybersecurity (UC2).
The Center will provide, during a two-year term, administrative support
for the academic research and engagement activities of UC2. To be
eligible, interested institutions must have been designated as National
Centers of Academic Excellence (NCAE) in cybersecurity for at least 24
months from the date of the publication of this notice and, further,
must demonstrate an understanding of cybersecurity research, be
eligible for access to classified material, and demonstrate commitment
to the UC2 mission of a closer collaboration between academia and the
DoD.
DATES: Consideration will be given to all applications received by
October 15, 2024.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Gwyneth Sutherlin, 202-685-2080.
The application shall include a cover page, labeled ``PROPOSAL UC2
Support Center,'' that includes the prospective proposer's
administrative point of contact, to include a telephone number and
email address. The application must be limited to three (3) pages,
single-sided, and must include: a certificate of NCAE designation
status for 24 months, a statement of experience and understanding with
cybersecurity research, evidence of eligibility to access to classified
material, a narrative description of potential contribution and support
to UC2 mission, and a potential team and management plan. Reference and
other citations are not required but may be included outside the three-
page limit.
Documents must be submitted on 8.5 x 11-inch paper, single spaced,
with 1-inch margins, in 12 point, Times New Roman font. The name of the
institution must be in the header or footer.
Applications shall be addressed to: College of Information and
Cyberspace, University of Consortium for Cybersecurity, Attn: Dr.
Gwyneth Sutherlin, 300 Fifth Ave., Bldg. 62, Fort Lesley J. McNair,
Washington, DC 20319-5066.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with Section 1505 of Public
Law 117-263 (Dec. 23, 2022; 136 Stat. 2395), the Secretary shall
require proposals be submitted by institutions designed as a National
Center of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity (NCAE-C).
The NCAE-C program is managed by the National Cryptologic School at
the National Security Agency. U.S. Government partners include the
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and the Federal Bureau
of Investigation. Such designation was created to manage a
collaborative cybersecurity educational program with community
colleges, colleges, and universities that: (1) establishes standards
for cybersecurity curriculum and academic excellence; (2) includes
competency development among students and faculty; (3) values community
outreach and leadership in professional development; (4) integrates
cybersecurity practice within the institution across academic
disciplines; and (5) actively engages in solutions to challenges facing
cybersecurity education.
There are three types of designations:
The Cyber Defense (CAE-CD) Designation is awarded to regionally
accredited academic institutions offering cybersecurity degrees and/or
certificates at the associates, bachelors, and masters and doctoral
levels.
The Cyber Research (CAE-R) designation is awarded to DoD schools,
doctoral degree-producing military institutions, or regionally
accredited, degree granting four-year institutions rated by the
Carnegie Foundation Basic Classification system as either a Doctoral
University--Highest Research Activity (R1), Doctoral University--Higher
Research Activity (R2), or Doctoral University--Moderate Research
Activity (R3).
The Cyber Operations (CAE-CO) program is a deeply technical, inter-
disciplinary, higher education program firmly grounded in the computer
science, computer engineering, and/or electrical engineering
disciplines, with extensive opportunities for hands-on applications via
labs and exercises.
More information can be found here: <a href="https://www.nsa.gov/Academics/Centers-of-Academic-Excellence/">https://www.nsa.gov/Academics/Centers-of-Academic-Excellence/</a>.
An added requirement is the capability to be immediately eligible
or current Facility Clearance (FCL) eligibility for access to
classified information. As required by the Defense Counterintelligence
and Security Agency (DCSA), entities (including companies and academic
institutions) engaged in providing goods or services to the U.S.
Government involving access to or creation of classified information
may be granted an FCL. Mandated by the guidelines set forth in the
National Industrial Security Program, DCSA processes, issues, and
monitors the continued eligibility of entities for an FCL.
More information can be found here: <a href="https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/dodm/520001m_vol3.pdf">https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/dodm/520001m_vol3.pdf</a> and <a href="https://www.dcsa.mil/Industrial-Security/Entity-Vetting-Facility-Clearances-FOCI/Facility-Clearances/">https://www.dcsa.mil/Industrial-Security/Entity-Vetting-Facility-Clearances-FOCI/Facility-Clearances/</a>.
Dated: September 8, 2024.
Aaron T. Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
[FR Doc. 2024-20652 Filed 9-11-24; 8:45 am]
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