RFP-Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP)
ID: 25_000004
• State: Texas
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Description
Background
Wharton County Junior College (WCJC) is a public, two-year community college serving a diverse population across multiple campuses. The college aims to enhance its cybersecurity posture by seeking a Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP) to assist in monitoring, analyzing, and alerting on security events within its systems, including SentinelOne, Fortigate Firewalls, Office 365, Google Workspace, and internal Active Directory domains.
The goal is to identify a mature MSSP that can effectively analyze log data and collaborate with WCJC's IT Department to manage security events.
Work Details
The selected MSSP will provide comprehensive cyber assurance services and advanced monitoring capabilities. Key responsibilities include: continuous 24x7 security monitoring, threat detection, incident response, and collaboration with WCJC's IT staff.
The MSSP must ensure compliance with various standards such as TAC202, HIPAA, FERPA, and FTC financial safeguards. Specific requirements include: assigning a dedicated account manager; conducting monthly checkpoints; providing detailed reporting; ensuring sufficient service capacity; and offering a roadmap for service integration over time.
Additionally, the MSSP must demonstrate experience in higher education environments and provide references from similar organizations.
Period of Performance
The contract will commence on September 1st, 2025, following the execution of the agreement. It will have an initial term of one to three years with an option for one additional year based on performance and other criteria.
Place of Performance
The services will be performed at Wharton County Junior College's campuses located in Wharton, Sugar Land, Richmond, Bay City, and El Campo in Texas.
Bidder Requirements
Bidders must provide proof of insurance (Certificate of Liability Insurance) and complete a Conflict-of-Interest Questionnaire (CIQ). They should have relevant experience providing MSSP solutions to organizations with similar size and scope (500+ employees).
Additionally, bidders must comply with Executive Order GA-48 regarding foreign adversaries and submit three references from similar institutions.
Wharton County Junior College (WCJC) is a public, two-year community college serving a diverse population across multiple campuses. The college aims to enhance its cybersecurity posture by seeking a Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP) to assist in monitoring, analyzing, and alerting on security events within its systems, including SentinelOne, Fortigate Firewalls, Office 365, Google Workspace, and internal Active Directory domains.
The goal is to identify a mature MSSP that can effectively analyze log data and collaborate with WCJC's IT Department to manage security events.
Work Details
The selected MSSP will provide comprehensive cyber assurance services and advanced monitoring capabilities. Key responsibilities include: continuous 24x7 security monitoring, threat detection, incident response, and collaboration with WCJC's IT staff.
The MSSP must ensure compliance with various standards such as TAC202, HIPAA, FERPA, and FTC financial safeguards. Specific requirements include: assigning a dedicated account manager; conducting monthly checkpoints; providing detailed reporting; ensuring sufficient service capacity; and offering a roadmap for service integration over time.
Additionally, the MSSP must demonstrate experience in higher education environments and provide references from similar organizations.
Period of Performance
The contract will commence on September 1st, 2025, following the execution of the agreement. It will have an initial term of one to three years with an option for one additional year based on performance and other criteria.
Place of Performance
The services will be performed at Wharton County Junior College's campuses located in Wharton, Sugar Land, Richmond, Bay City, and El Campo in Texas.
Bidder Requirements
Bidders must provide proof of insurance (Certificate of Liability Insurance) and complete a Conflict-of-Interest Questionnaire (CIQ). They should have relevant experience providing MSSP solutions to organizations with similar size and scope (500+ employees).
Additionally, bidders must comply with Executive Order GA-48 regarding foreign adversaries and submit three references from similar institutions.
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Agency
Opportunity ID
25_000004
Response Deadline
June 19, 2025
Past Due
Date Posted
May 21, 2025
Source
Pre-Bid Conference
Pre-proposal conference details are not provided in the text.
Est. Value Range
Experimental
$500,000 - $1,500,000
(AI estimate)
Agency Distribution
High
On 5/21/25 Texas in Texas issued Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) with ID 25_000004 due 6/18/25.
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Class Codes
25727-Chemical, Biological, Radiological And Nuclear Explosive Weapons And Cyber Attacks;
25778-Security Enhancement Equipment, Cyber;