Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Defensive Counterintelligence & Insider Threat Program Support Services - PHK ENTERPRISES, LLC

*****NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE - PHK ENTERPRISES, LLC***** In accordance with Executive Order (E.O.) 13587, the National Insider Threat Policy, and DOT Order 1642.1A, the DOT requires professional and technical support services for the DCIITP to maintain a secure operating environment against foreign intelligence entity (FIE) collection, unauthorized disclosures, and insider threats. The DCIITP is a centralized, department-wide program managed within the Office of Intelligence, Security, and Emergency Response (S-60). It works in close coordination with the Office of Security (M-40), the Office of the Chief Information Officer (S-80), and the Office of the General Counsel (OGC). The program is responsible for protecting classified national security information, Sensitive Security Information (SSI), and proprietary data across all DOT Operating Administrations (OAs). The purpose of this contract is to acquire professional, technical, and analytical support services for the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Defensive Counterintelligence and Insider Threat Program (DCIITP). The Contractor shall provide specialized expertise in counterintelligence (CI) analysis, insider threat detection, user activity monitoring (UAM), policy development, and security education to safeguard DOT assets, personnel, networks, and classified national security information. The DCIITP is responsible for protecting DOT's personnel, classified information, and sensitive technical research against foreign intelligence entity (FIE) collection and exploitation. This includes monitoring and responding to patterns of unauthorized solicitation, academic poaching, and attempts to acquire sensitive software or data assets.