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The Department of Homeland Security is planning to award up to four contracts as early as next month for vetted security researchers to find software bugs in DHS systems, including at live hacking events. DHS released the \u201cHack DHS: Crowdsourced Vulnerability Assessment Services\u201d request for proposals Aug. 3. Companies have until Aug. 15 to submit \u201cphase one\u201d proposals so DHS can complete an \u201cadvisory down-select.\u201d Companies that get through the first phase will have until Aug. 30 to submit phase-two proposals, which includes technical approach, past performance and price documentation.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices