SSA IT Enterprise Container Security Solution

SSA RFI 28321318RI0000018: SSA IT Enterprise Container Security Solution This is a REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI). This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a Request for Quote (RFQ). This RFI is a market survey for informational and planning purposes only, and shall not be construed as a solicitation for bids, proposals or quotes, or as an obligation or commitment by the Government to release a related solicitation or award. The Government may use information gathered as a result of this RFI to make appropriate acquisition decisions. The release of this RFI does not guarantee that the Government will, in the end, complete an acquisition for the products or services described in this RFI. The Government will not reimburse respondents for any cost associated with providing information in response to this RFI, or any follow-up information requests, or the Government's use of the information. Please reference SSA RFI 28321318RI0000018 when responding to this RFI. OBJECTIVES The Social Security Administration (SSA) requests information from interested and qualified vendors regarding the current availability of commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) IT container security platforms with adaptive threat protection. SSA is specifically interested in comprehensive end-to-end COTS enterprise solutions that provide deep container visibility with the ability to adapt to new cyber threats, advanced reporting capabilities, and integration into SSA's other systems. SSA will use this information to determine if such solutions may improve SSA's ability to secure its container infrastructure, and leverage a common foundation with similar policy management, detection, incident response workflow and reporting capabilities across SSA systems. SEE ATTACHMENT 'SSA RFI 28321318RI0000018 - SSA IT Enterprise Container Security Solution.doc' for details. RESPONSE INSTRUCTIONS Interested vendors that believe they have the capability to address the requirements described herein are invited to respond to this RFI, as follows: -- Submit one electronic response by 6:00 PM EASTERN, JANUARY 12, 2018. -- Submit response electronically to the following email address: [email protected] -- Submit response with the following E-mail Subject Line: "SSA RFI 28321318RI0000018 RESPONSE: SSA Enterprise Container Security Solution" -- SEE ATTACHMENT 'SSA RFI 28321318RI0000018 - SSA IT Enterprise Container Security Solution.doc' for technical requirements and additional response instructions.