Automotive Vehicle Cybersecurity Assessment Event (AE)

Where:

Virtual

Background

HSWERX, in partnership with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science andTechnology Directorate (S&T) Technology Transfer & CommercializationBranch (T2C), will host an Assessment Event (AE). The purpose of the AE is for industry, academia, laboratories, and non-traditionals to provide solutions for automotive vehicle cybersecurity.

Objective

DHS is looking for validated technologies and processes (e.g., training, CONOPS) that would allow operators to diagnose and mitigate cybersecurity vulnerabilities in the vehicle fleet and respond to any anticipated/current cyber-physical threats against the vehicle fleet. The solution should allow operators to:

· Identify rogue devices or faulty firmware on the vehicle that could pose a threat to the vehicle/vehicle fleet

· Turn off any systems that would allow adversaries to access vehicle systems remotely

· Defend against and counter adversary-led attacks against vehicles in the fleet

· Enable parametric analysis to show the impact of risks to the vehicle fleet

· Complete pre- and post-mission tasks to ensure vehicle safety and train operators in vehicle cybersecurity best practices

Why You Should Participate

DHS seeks to enter into non-FAR or FAR-based agreements with Industry, Academic, and National Lab partners whose solutions are favorably evaluated by DHS Subject Matter Experts (SMEs). As such, the AE is considered competitive, and solutions will be evaluated independently of one another primarily for technical merit.

Event Timeline

September 22, 2023 to October 20, 2023 Submissions to the Assessment Event Open

‍Interested respondents who could potentially provide solutions that meet the needs of DHS are encouraged to submit their capability for DHS review. To submit your technology for potential Phase 4 attendance (see below), please review the assessment criteria and follow the submission instructions that will be near the bottom of this webpage.

October 4, 2023 Q&A Session

‍Interested offerors may participate in a virtual Q&A session to better understand DHS’s specific technology objectives. The session took place on October 4. See below for session transcript.

October 23, 2023 to November 3, 2023 Down-select

‍DHS SMEs will down-select those respondents/submissions they feel have the highest potential to satisfy their technology needs. Favorably evaluated submissions will receive an invitation to attend the AE on/around November 3, 2023.

November 14, 2023 to November 16, 2023 Assessment Event

‍During the AE, selected participants will be allotted a one-on-one session with the DHS evaluation panel to pitch, demonstrate, and/or discuss their solutions. The forum will include a Q&A portion and discussions may continue outside of the event. Guidelines for solution briefing presentations will be outlined in the event invitation and solutions will be assessed according to the criteria in the link provided below. If the DHS evaluation panel favorably evaluates a solution briefing, negotiations for Phase 5 may begin immediately.

This event will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams.

Path Forward

‍Successfully negotiated awards may fall under any combination of these categories:

Business to business research and development agreement as a sub-award through the HSWERX Partnership Intermediary Agreement (PIA) under 15 U.S.C. 3715
OTA for research or prototype projects
Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (15 U.S.C. 3710a)
Prizes competitions (15 U.S.C. 3719)
FAR-based procurement contract

NOTE: Awardees may need to be compliant with NIST SP 800-171, Protecting Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) in Non-Federal Systems and Organizations.

How You Can Participate

Government, Industry, Academia, National Labs, and Non-Traditional Attendees:

1. Review the Q&A Session Transcript: Click Here to Review

2. Review Assessment Criteria: Click Here to Review

3. Complete the Submission Form: Submissions Closed October 20

Questions? For event-related questions, please contact Kinsey Crim: kcrim@hswerx.org

‍

Where:

Virtual

Background

HSWERX, in partnership with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science andTechnology Directorate (S&T) Technology Transfer & CommercializationBranch (T2C), will host an Assessment Event (AE). The purpose of the AE is for industry, academia, laboratories, and non-traditionals to provide solutions for automotive vehicle cybersecurity.

Objective

DHS is looking for validated technologies and processes (e.g., training, CONOPS) that would allow operators to diagnose and mitigate cybersecurity vulnerabilities in the vehicle fleet and respond to any anticipated/current cyber-physical threats against the vehicle fleet. The solution should allow operators to:

· Identify rogue devices or faulty firmware on the vehicle that could pose a threat to the vehicle/vehicle fleet

· Turn off any systems that would allow adversaries to access vehicle systems remotely

· Defend against and counter adversary-led attacks against vehicles in the fleet

· Enable parametric analysis to show the impact of risks to the vehicle fleet

· Complete pre- and post-mission tasks to ensure vehicle safety and train operators in vehicle cybersecurity best practices

Why You Should Participate

DHS seeks to enter into non-FAR or FAR-based agreements with Industry, Academic, and National Lab partners whose solutions are favorably evaluated by DHS Subject Matter Experts (SMEs). As such, the AE is considered competitive, and solutions will be evaluated independently of one another primarily for technical merit.

Event Timeline

September 22, 2023 to October 20, 2023 Submissions to the Assessment Event Open

‍Interested respondents who could potentially provide solutions that meet the needs of DHS are encouraged to submit their capability for DHS review. To submit your technology for potential Phase 4 attendance (see below), please review the assessment criteria and follow the submission instructions that will be near the bottom of this webpage.

October 4, 2023 Q&A Session

‍Interested offerors may participate in a virtual Q&A session to better understand DHS’s specific technology objectives. The session took place on October 4. See below for session transcript.

October 23, 2023 to November 3, 2023 Down-select

‍DHS SMEs will down-select those respondents/submissions they feel have the highest potential to satisfy their technology needs. Favorably evaluated submissions will receive an invitation to attend the AE on/around November 3, 2023.

November 14, 2023 to November 16, 2023 Assessment Event

‍During the AE, selected participants will be allotted a one-on-one session with the DHS evaluation panel to pitch, demonstrate, and/or discuss their solutions. The forum will include a Q&A portion and discussions may continue outside of the event. Guidelines for solution briefing presentations will be outlined in the event invitation and solutions will be assessed according to the criteria in the link provided below. If the DHS evaluation panel favorably evaluates a solution briefing, negotiations for Phase 5 may begin immediately.

This event will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams.

Path Forward

‍Successfully negotiated awards may fall under any combination of these categories:

Business to business research and development agreement as a sub-award through the HSWERX Partnership Intermediary Agreement (PIA) under 15 U.S.C. 3715
OTA for research or prototype projects
Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (15 U.S.C. 3710a)
Prizes competitions (15 U.S.C. 3719)
FAR-based procurement contract

NOTE: Awardees may need to be compliant with NIST SP 800-171, Protecting Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) in Non-Federal Systems and Organizations.

How You Can Participate

Government, Industry, Academia, National Labs, and Non-Traditional Attendees:

1. Review the Q&A Session Transcript: Click Here to Review

2. Review Assessment Criteria: Click Here to Review

3. Complete the Submission Form: Submissions Closed October 20

Questions? For event-related questions, please contact Kinsey Crim: kcrim@hswerx.org

‍

Event Summary

HSWERX, in partnership with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) Technology Transfer & Commercialization Branch (T2C), hosted an Assessment Event (AE) to identify solutions for automotive vehicle cybersecurity. DHS received submissions seeking validated technologies and processes (e.g., training, CONOPS) that would allow operators to diagnose and mitigate cybersecurity vulnerabilities in the vehicle fleet and respond to any anticipated/current cyber-physical threats against the vehicle fleet.

Event Outcomes

30 industry, academia, and laboratories participants from 13 organizations presented their technology to the government team
Out of 18 submissions, 13 capabilities were selected to present in Phase 4
A team of 5 government representatives from DHS had one-on-one conversations with participants
Path forward: DHS will make their decision regarding Phase 5 in the coming weeks

Percentage of Attendees

Industry:

72%

Government:

14%

Academia:

3%

Laboratories:

11%

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Automotive Vehicle Cybersecurity Assessment Event (AE)

Background

Objective

Why You Should Participate

Event Timeline

September 22, 2023 to October 20, 2023 Submissions to the Assessment Event Open

October 4, 2023 Q&A Session

October 23, 2023 to November 3, 2023 Down-select

November 14, 2023 to November 16, 2023 Assessment Event

Path Forward

How You Can Participate

Event Summary

Event Outcomes

Percentage of Attendees

Upcoming Opportunities

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