FAA Seeks Industry Input to Enhance NAS Cybersecurity

https://www.executivegov.com/articles/faa-national-airspace-cyber-sources-sought

Publish Date: 2026-03-12 16:16:00

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Using an unordered list, summarize the following article with between 4 and 8 key points. The Federal Aviation Administration has launched a market survey to identify vendors capable of supporting the National Airspace System, or NAS, Cyber Information Security and Operations program.FAA cybersecurity efforts to safeguard critical aviation systems underscore the growing need for resilient federal networks. Learn more at the Potomac Officers Club’s 2026 Cyber Summit on May 21, where government and industry leaders will discuss evolving threats and zero trust priorities. Register now!What Is the Scope of the NAS Cyber Information Security & Operations Effort?According to a sources sought notice published Wednesday on SAM.gov, the FAA is seeking industry input on potential contractors that can provide penetration testing, risk assessments and vulnerability evaluations for NAS systems. Vendors must be able to conduct cybersecurity testing in lab, simulation and operational environments. They should also evaluate controls for operational technology, industrial control systems, supervisory control and data acquisition systems, telecommunications infrastructure and aviation-specific systems.In addition, contractors should support regression testing, incident response, tabletop exercises and cybersecurity architecture assessments. The scope also includes assessing system interdependencies and identifying risk and capability gaps.Work may be performed at contractor and government facilities, including FAA headquarters in Washington, D.C., the Air Traffic Control System Command Center and other operational sites. Responses are due March 18.Why Is Cybersecurity Critical for FAA?The FAA requires secure and resilient information systems to ensure safe and efficient air travel. With adversaries ranging from nation-state actors to independent groups targeting government networks, the agency faces threats capable of disrupting or compromising its information environment. Strengthening cybersecurity posture is essential to protect systems, maintain continuity and safeguard the integrity of the National Airspace System. Daniel Morgan Named DOT Chief Product & Technology Officer Daniel Morgan, the Department of Transportation’s inaugural chief data officer, has been appointed as DOT’s chief product and technology officer and has joined the Senior Executive Service. In a LinkedIn post, Morgan said the move marks a new chapter after more than a decade overseeing DOT’s enterprise data strategy. He also highlighted the collaborative nature of his work, noting that many of the recognitions earned during his tenure reflected team accomplishments across the department. “Data will always be a team sport, and I am proud of all we got done – inside DOT, across government and with the Chief Data Aretum’s Rohit Gupta Soars as Northrop Grumman’s Kathy Warden Gains Ground in Wash100 Popular Vote The 2026 Wash100 Popular Vote race is deep into the middle of the competition with supporters across the government contracting community continuing to rally behind their favorite leaders. The Wash100 Popular Vote is an annual contest where the GovCon community can show their support for the most influential government and industry leaders recognized by the prestigious Wash100 Award. Hung Cao, under secretary of the Navy, has widened his lead and now holds 2,206 votes, maintaining a commanding first-place position as the competition heads deeper into its latest week. But the race is far from over—and several leaders remain within striking distance Army Expands Use of Enterprise Contracts to Streamline Procurement The U.S. Army is expanding its use of enterprise contracts to streamline procurement, promote competition and leverage enterprisewide buying power as part of efforts to modernize acquisition. The Army’s push toward enterprise contracts reflects ongoing changes in how the service approaches acquisition and modernization. Reserve your seat at the Potomac Officers Club’s 2026 Army Summit on June 18 to hear from government and industry leaders discussing priorities, technology developments and other trends shaping the military service. The service said Wednesday it has awarded 14 enterprise contracts in the past eight months, consolidating 118 separate agreements into unified vehicles and enabling