Description
The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) is seeking qualified vendors to provide comprehensive cybersecurity and managed security services for its central office and 14 member universities. The RFP will result in a pool of contractors who can be called upon on an as‑needed basis; no guaranteed minimum volume is promised. Vendors must be registered on the SAP Business Network/Ariba platform to access full solicitation documents and submit proposals. The contract period is 60 months, and the award will be based on demonstrated capability to deliver continuous monitoring, threat detection, incident response, vulnerability management, and related security operations across a multi‑institution environment.
• Scope includes 24/7 security monitoring, SIEM management, threat intelligence, incident response, and compliance reporting.
• Services will be delivered remotely and may involve occasional on‑site support at PASSHE locations.
• Requirement to maintain a qualified pool; multiple contracts may be awarded.
• Proposals due by 2:00 PM on 10/01/26; opening on the same day at 2:00 PM.
• Vendors must be Ariba‑registered; no pre‑bid meeting or site visit is mandated.
• Contract term: 60 months with potential extensions based on performance.