RFI 2026000039 "Cloud Access Security Broker" (REQ 12234087)

Background
The State of Colorado’s Office of Information Technology (OIT) is responsible for providing IT resources to Executive branch agencies and other State government entities. This includes technology infrastructure, software, hardware, storage, telecommunication, public safety radio, cyber security, and related professional services.

The purpose of this Request for Information (RFI) is to research vendors and products in the Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) space to demo products and expand internal understanding of this domain. Currently, OIT operates primarily as a Google-enterprise based organization with a multi-cloud infrastructure.

Work Details
The RFI seeks information on various module offerings within the CASB space including:
- Unified Configuration Management
- Integration Capabilities with platforms such as Salesforce, Splunk, and Crowdstrike
- Data Visibility and Classification focusing on Personally Identifiable Information (PII), data volume, and public data
- Device Usage Visibility for devices like phones and personal laptops (BYOD)
- Shadow IT Discovery
- Geolocation capabilities.

Vendors are invited to demonstrate their solutions as part of the evaluation process.

Period of Performance
This RFI is intended for market research purposes only and does not result in an award. The solicitation publication date is set for March 16, 2026, with a vendor response submission deadline on April 22, 2026.

Place of Performance
Responses to this RFI should be submitted via BidNet.com. The specific geographic locations where services will be performed or products delivered are not explicitly stated in the RFI.

Bidder Requirements
Vendors are encouraged to submit responses that may include formal proposals or additional documentation; however, these submissions are optional. There are no specific set-aside certifications or mandatory requirements mentioned in the RFI.