Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP) D38B6600005
ID: BPM056889
• State: Maryland
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Description
Background
The Maryland State Board of Elections (SBE) is seeking to procure a comprehensive Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP) engagement to enhance its cybersecurity operations, engineering capabilities, and enterprise risk management. The goal is to centralize SBE's cybersecurity functions, eliminate security gaps, improve cyber hygiene, and establish clear roles and responsibilities within the agency. This initiative aims to strengthen governance and protect SBE systems and data.
Work Details
The selected contractor will provide managed security operations, specialized engineering expertise, and strategic advisory services across several functional areas:
1) **Secure Configuration and Compliance:** Conduct automated scanning and assessment using CAP-compliant tools; validate configurations against NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5, CIS Controls, NIST CSF, CISA, and State requirements; support vulnerability remediation and POA&M tracking.
2) **Application Security:** Perform vulnerability assessments, secure code reviews, integrate security practices into SDLC; provide remediation guidance.
3) **Cybersecurity Engineering:** Assist in the adoption of centralized enterprise security platforms; ensure alignment with agency policies.
4) **Zero Trust Architecture:** Evaluate, plan, deploy Zero Trust solutions; develop a roadmap aligned with modernization goals.
5) **Security Operations Center (SOC):** Develop detection and response capabilities using SIEM; perform real-time triage and forensic investigation.
6) **Technology Risk Management:** Conduct risk assessments; deliver risk registers and mitigation recommendations.
7) **Security Advisory Services:** Provide architectural guidance and recommendations for emerging technologies.
Period of Performance
The contract has a base period of two (2) years with two additional option periods of two (2) years each.
Place of Performance
The primary place of performance is at SBE Headquarters located at 151 West St, Ste 200 Annapolis, MD 21401 or remotely.
Bidder Requirements
This is a Small Business Reserve Procurement limited to certified small businesses as defined by the State Finance and Procurement Article. An overall Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) subcontract participation goal of 10% of the total contract dollar amount has been established for this procurement.
The Maryland State Board of Elections (SBE) is seeking to procure a comprehensive Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP) engagement to enhance its cybersecurity operations, engineering capabilities, and enterprise risk management. The goal is to centralize SBE's cybersecurity functions, eliminate security gaps, improve cyber hygiene, and establish clear roles and responsibilities within the agency. This initiative aims to strengthen governance and protect SBE systems and data.
Work Details
The selected contractor will provide managed security operations, specialized engineering expertise, and strategic advisory services across several functional areas:
1) **Secure Configuration and Compliance:** Conduct automated scanning and assessment using CAP-compliant tools; validate configurations against NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5, CIS Controls, NIST CSF, CISA, and State requirements; support vulnerability remediation and POA&M tracking.
2) **Application Security:** Perform vulnerability assessments, secure code reviews, integrate security practices into SDLC; provide remediation guidance.
3) **Cybersecurity Engineering:** Assist in the adoption of centralized enterprise security platforms; ensure alignment with agency policies.
4) **Zero Trust Architecture:** Evaluate, plan, deploy Zero Trust solutions; develop a roadmap aligned with modernization goals.
5) **Security Operations Center (SOC):** Develop detection and response capabilities using SIEM; perform real-time triage and forensic investigation.
6) **Technology Risk Management:** Conduct risk assessments; deliver risk registers and mitigation recommendations.
7) **Security Advisory Services:** Provide architectural guidance and recommendations for emerging technologies.
Period of Performance
The contract has a base period of two (2) years with two additional option periods of two (2) years each.
Place of Performance
The primary place of performance is at SBE Headquarters located at 151 West St, Ste 200 Annapolis, MD 21401 or remotely.
Bidder Requirements
This is a Small Business Reserve Procurement limited to certified small businesses as defined by the State Finance and Procurement Article. An overall Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) subcontract participation goal of 10% of the total contract dollar amount has been established for this procurement.
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Overview
Opportunity Type
RFP: Double Envelope Proposal
Opportunity ID
BPM056889
Response Deadline
July 8, 2026
Due in 49 Days
Date Posted
May 5, 2026
Source
Pre-Bid Conference
May 14, 2026 at 2:00PM EST, held virtually. All Offerors who provide the Attachment 2 RSVP attachment to Whitney.LeRoux@Maryland.Gov.
See Section 4.3 for additional details.
See Attachment 2 to RSVP by May 12, 2026 to Attend
Q&A Deadline
Questions must be submitted by email to the Procurement Officer. A site visit can be scheduled by contacting the Procurement Officer via email no later than May 18, 2026 at 2:00PM EST. The solicitation also references Section 4.4 Questions for additional instructions.
Set Aside Preferences
Small Business
Est. Value Range
Experimental
$2,500,000 - $9,000,000
(AI estimate)
Agency Distribution
High
On 5/5/26 State of Maryland Government in Maryland issued RFP: Double Envelope Proposal Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP) with ID BPM056889 due 7/8/26.
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Opportunity Classification
Security and protection software
Additional Details
Set Aside
Small Business Reserve Designation
Additional Instructions
*PLEASE NOTE IT IS REQUIRED THAT YOU BE IN THE STATE OF MARYLAND SMALL BUSINESS RESERVE "SBR" PROGRAM AND HAVE AN ACTIVE CERTIFICATION TO BE ELIGIBLE TO SUBMIT A PROPOSAL.
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