When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due October 1, 2026. Questions must be submitted by September 23, 2026.

It was issued by Pennsylvania’s State System Of Higher Education. The work is located in Pennsylvania, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Cybersecurity firms experienced in managed security services. Providers with experience supporting government or public-sector clients. Organizations with qualified security professionals and relevant industry certifications.

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Overview

Cybersecurity & Data Privacy

Pennsylvania, United StatesPosted: September 1, 2026Deadline: October 1, 2026

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SUMMARY

A Pennsylvania government authority is seeking cybersecurity and managed security services. The available notice is informational and does not include the main RFP document.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must demonstrate experience reducing risk and implementing mitigation strategies for higher education institutions
Must be able to provide services in all required competency areas (Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, Recover, Virtual CISO, Cyber-as-a-Service, Cyber Expertise, AI Security Governance)
Must demonstrate familiarity with NIST Cybersecurity Framework, CIS Controls, NIST 800-171, and NIST 800-53
Must certify not currently under suspension or debarment by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, any other state, or the federal government
Must certify not tax delinquent with the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue or the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry
Must agree to abide by the Commonwealth’s Contractor Integrity Provisions
Must be able to conduct business transactions using the SAP Ariba Business Network
Must provide three client references from the past five years

CONTRACT DURATION

60 months

TIMELINE

Publication Date: August 31st, 2026

Deadline for Questions: September 23rd, 2026

Amendment Issued: September 24th, 2026

Submission Date: October 1st, 2026

Award: November 1st, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

September 23, 2026

CONTACTS

Primary procurement contact — name, title, email, and phone

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Issuing Agency

Pennsylvania’s State System Of Higher Education

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DESCRIPTION

A government authority in Pennsylvania is seeking vendors to provide cybersecurity and managed security services.

The available notice provides only a brief overview, and the main request for proposals document is not included in the provided information.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due October 1, 2026. Questions must be submitted by September 23, 2026.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Pennsylvania’s State System Of Higher Education. The work is located in Pennsylvania, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Cybersecurity firms experienced in managed security services
Providers with experience supporting government or public-sector clients
Organizations with qualified security professionals and relevant industry certifications

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