CONTRACT: PCI QUALIFIED SECURITY ASSESSOR

The State of New Hampshire is seeking a PCI Qualified Security Assessor to provide security assessment services for the state's merchant card services. The selected vendor will be responsible for validating the state's adherence to PCI DSS, providing guidance on achieving compliance, and preparing a Report on Compliance (ROC) and Attestation of Compliance (AOC) for submission to the state's acquiring bank and payment card brands. The vendor must have at least 5 years of experience as a QSA company, with a minimum of 2 qualified QSA employees, and must be able to perform both virtual and on-site work in New Hampshire. The contract term is expected to be 1 year, with the option for renewal. Key responsibilities include: * Validating the state's adherence to PCI DSS * Providing guidance on achieving compliance * Preparing a Report on Compliance (ROC) and Attestation of Compliance (AOC) * Performing on-site assessments and providing remediation services * Providing regular status meetings and updates to the state's PCI Compliance Team