When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due September 22, 2026. Questions must be submitted by September 10, 2026.

It was issued by City Of Columbus, Department Of Technology. The work is located in Columbus, Ohio, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Cybersecurity consulting firm with experience evaluating and strengthening government IT environments. Proven expertise in cybersecurity controls, infrastructure and application assessments, and penetration testing. Capability to provide implementation, configuration, and continuous cybersecurity support. Experience working collaboratively with public-sector technology departments.

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Overview

Cybersecurity & Data Privacy

Columbus, Ohio, United StatesPosted: September 3, 2026Deadline: September 22, 2026

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SUMMARY

A Columbus, Ohio government authority seeks cybersecurity expertise to assess and strengthen controls protecting critical IT infrastructure and applications. Services include implementation, configuration, testing, and ongoing support.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must submit a signed Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) by September 22nd, 2026
Must register on the City of Columbus Vendor Services portal
Must complete the required Contract Compliance (EBO) Questionnaire
Must be contract compliant to do business with the City of Columbus
Must be Minority or Women Business Enterprise (MBE/WBE) certified or register to become certified
Must use the Bonfire portal for Phase 2 proposal submission

TIMELINE

Phase 1 Questions Due: September 10th, 2026

Phase 1 Signed NDA Due: September 22nd, 2026

Estimated Phase 2 Bonfire Advertisement Opens: Week of October 5th, 2026

Estimated Phase 2 Proposals Due: Three weeks from advertisement open date

QUESTION DEADLINE

September 10, 2026

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Issuing Agency

City Of Columbus, Department Of Technology

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DESCRIPTION

A government authority in Columbus, Ohio, is seeking vendor support for cybersecurity evaluation and enhancement services. The selected provider will supply readily available resources, including qualified personnel, processes, and practices, to assess, test, document, and strengthen cybersecurity controls applied to critical information technology infrastructure and applications.

The work will be collaborative and will include configuration, implementation, and continuous support services for the next iteration of cybersecurity capabilities within the department of technology. All vendor questions must be submitted by September 10, 2026, and proposals are due by September 22, 2026.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due September 22, 2026. Questions must be submitted by September 10, 2026.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by City Of Columbus, Department Of Technology. The work is located in Columbus, Ohio, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Cybersecurity consulting firm with experience evaluating and strengthening government IT environments
Proven expertise in cybersecurity controls, infrastructure and application assessments, and penetration testing
Capability to provide implementation, configuration, and continuous cybersecurity support
Experience working collaboratively with public-sector technology departments

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