CTSS

CYBERSECURITY TRAINING SUPPORT SERVICES (CTSS)

Draft RFP #: 70RCSA20FR0000138
Agency: Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
Contracting Office: Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Cybersecurity Division (CSD), Capacity Building (CB) subdivision
Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
Contract Ceiling: $10,000,000.00
NAICS Code: 611430 – Professional and Management Development Training
Business Pools: TBD
Expected Release Date: September 1, 2025
Link to Draft RFP / Opportunity: APFS Forecast Record

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is planning to re-compete a contract to support cybersecurity training under the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). The Cybersecurity Training Support Services (CTSS) contract will deliver professional and technical services to enhance CISA’s Continuous Diagnostic and Monitoring (CDM) capabilities and the broader CB cybersecurity mission.

This opportunity targets the design, development, and delivery of cybersecurity training content through both in-person and virtual formats (synchronous and asynchronous). With a projected value of up to $10 million, it offers a significant chance to support federal cybersecurity readiness and capacity building initiatives.

rTurner Consulting is actively supporting capture strategies for clients aiming to participate. Contact us to get started with teaming, solutioning, or proposal development.

📄 APFS Forecast Record

CORE SCOPE AREAS

The government seeks industry solutions to deliver the following capabilities:

●    Planning and analysis of cybersecurity training programs
●    Design, development, and updates to course materials
●    Support for CDM technical training and CB cybersecurity awareness
●    Delivery of training via classroom, synchronous, and asynchronous online formats
●    Student registration and management
●    Program oversight for CDM and CB training initiatives

Tech Stack Considerations:
Online learning platforms (LMS), Hybrid delivery infrastructure (virtual + physical), Course content authoring tools

EVALUATION OR SELF-SCORING CRITERIA (IF APPLICABLE )

Mandatory Technical Domains or Task Orders

●    Cybersecurity awareness & technical training
●    Instructional systems design (ISD)
●    Learning Management Systems (LMS) experience
●    Program/project management
●    Federal cybersecurity policy familiarity

Additional Points Criteria

●    Demonstrated CDM experience
●    ISO or training certifications
●    Prior DHS or CISA performance

CAPTURE STRATEGY TIPS

Actionable Recommendations

●    Begin teaming conversations with firms experienced in federal training contracts
●    Prepare work samples and training deliverables for CDM or other federal cybersecurity efforts
●    Identify cleared personnel with instructional or PM backgrounds
●    Ensure capabilities to deliver both virtual and in-person training

Ideal Prime or Partner Profile

●    Prior experience with CISA, DHS, or CDM initiatives
●    Background in cybersecurity curriculum development and training delivery
●    Firm Fixed Price contract management experience
●    Capabilities in course design, delivery, and student tracking
●    Facility clearance or past performance on classified/secure projects preferred

TIMELINE & MILESTONES

Stay alert for updates—we’ll keep you posted as the opportunity evolves.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE

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Top Vendors by Category (via FPDS / FPDSplus)

TOP OTSBs (DHS, last 5 years)

In the past five years, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has directed substantial funding to Other Than Small Businesses (OTSBs) in the area of Professional and Management Development Training. Leading the group by a wide margin is Deloitte Consulting LLP, with more than $93 million in total action obligations—nearly double the next highest vendor. Leidos, Inc. follows with about $51 million, while another Leidos entity secured close to $29 million. Serco Inc. rounds out the upper tier with approximately $10 million.

Beyond these leaders, the remaining vendors—such as Metcor Ltd, Management Concepts Inc., and American University—captured between $3 million and $9 million, with others including TechSur Solutions LLC, Franklin Covey Client Sales, and PowerTrain Inc. earning smaller portions under $3 million.

The distribution illustrates DHS’s reliance on a few dominant OTSB contractors for large-scale training and management development support, while still awarding smaller contracts to a diverse mix of specialized providers in academia, consulting, and technology.

Source: FPDS Chart 1: Most successful Vendors within an Agency

TOP VENDORS with $10M to $50M contracts at DHS

In reviewing prime contract activity within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) under the Professional and Management Development Training category, two vendors clearly stand out as top performers among firms awarded contracts between $10 million and $50 million.

Deloitte Consulting LLP leads significantly, with a total of $45 million in action obligations. This places the firm as the top recipient in this contract segment, highlighting its strong presence and consistent engagement with DHS in the realm of professional training and development services.

Following Deloitte is Leidos Inc, which secured just over $28 million in total action obligations. While Leidos’s award amount is notably less than Deloitte’s, it still represents a substantial share of the overall contract landscape, making the company another key player in this space.

This data reveals a sharp concentration of awards among these two vendors, suggesting their established capacity, trusted performance, and competitive positioning within DHS procurement channels for this NAICS category. Both firms demonstrate the kind of scale and track record that would make them highly valuable teaming partners for businesses aiming to pursue related federal contracts or joint ventures.
For organizations looking to partner with experienced prime contractors in the federal training services sector, Deloitte and Leidos offer compelling profiles backed by high-value awards and proven engagement with DHS.

Source: FPDS Chart 2: Teaming partners based on Agency prime contracts

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HOW WE CAN SUPPORT YOU

At rTurner Consulting, we help GovCon firms win complex technical opportunities. Our services include:

●    Teaming introductions and capture support
●    Past performance alignment and strategic mapping
●    Full proposal development and color team reviews
●    Cyber training SME solutioning

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RESOURCES & LINKS

●    APFS Opportunity Posting
●    FPDSplus Contract Analysis

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