RFI for Software-Based Encryption Services
Overview
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SUMMARY
KEY REQUIREMENTS
TIMELINE
Published Date: August 27th, 2026
Response Date: September 27th, 2026
Inactive Date: October 12th, 2026
QUESTION DEADLINE
CONTACTS
Primary procurement contact — name, title, email, and phone
Additional decision-makers and their departments
Issuing Agency
Washington Headquarters Services
DESCRIPTION
A government authority in Washington, DC is seeking information from vendors that can provide software-based encryption services to enhance data protection for its programs of record.
The proposed solution must be software-only and must not require the replacement, modification, or augmentation of existing hardware components, including chips, cryptographic cards, radios, hardware security modules, or other physical components. It should provide utility-based, data packet-level cryptographic protection.
The solution should cryptographically protect encryption and decryption keys during establishment through asymmetric key encapsulation mechanisms and digital signatures. It must also be capable of integrating with public key infrastructure while advancing data protection and ensuring the department retains full control and sovereignty over its data and cryptographic keys.
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Frequently asked questions
- When is the submission deadline?
- Submissions are due September 27, 2026. Questions must be submitted by September 27, 2026.
- Who issued this RFP?
- It was issued by Washington Headquarters Services. The work is located in Washington, District of Columbia, United States.
- Who is a good fit for this opportunity?
- Cybersecurity and cryptographic software provider
- Experience delivering software-only encryption and data protection solutions
- Expertise in asymmetric key encapsulation, digital signatures, and public key infrastructure
- Ability to integrate with existing hardware environments without physical modifications
- Demonstrated capability supporting government or other highly regulated organizations
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