When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due November 12, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 14, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

Settle estimates the budget at $150,000 – $300,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.

It was issued by Nassau Community College. The work is located in Garden City, New York, United States.

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Overview

Cybersecurity & Data Privacy

Garden City, New York, United StatesPosted: September 30, 2026Deadline: November 12, 2026

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SUMMARY

Nassau Community College is seeking a qualified cybersecurity services partner to provide virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO) services and active program management support.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Firm must have at least five years of experience providing cybersecurity consulting, vCISO, GRC, or program management services
Firm must have provided cybersecurity services to at least five institutions of similar size and complexity within the last five years, including at least three public higher education institutions
Firm must have experience providing cybersecurity governance, risk management, compliance, or vCISO services to at least three higher education institutions
Proposed Lead vCISO must have at least ten years of cybersecurity experience and at least five years in a cybersecurity leadership role
Must submit a completed Higher Education Community Vendor Assessment Toolkit (HECVAT)
Must submit an Accessibility Conformance Report (ACR) with a complete Voluntary Product Assessment Tool (VPAT)

BUDGET

Estimate

$150,000 – $300,000

CONTRACT DURATION

60 months

TIMELINE

Technical questions due: October 14th, 2026

Proposal submission deadline: November 12th, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

October 14, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

Nassau Community College

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DESCRIPTION

The selected firm will serve as an extension of the College's Information Technology organization, working under the direction of the Associate Vice President of Information Technology Services. Services include planning, coordination, documentation development, facilitation, risk management, compliance management, governance support, and execution oversight to mature the College's cybersecurity program. The initial contract term is one year, with the option for up to four additional one-year extensions.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due November 12, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 14, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: Settle estimates the budget at $150,000 – $300,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Nassau Community College. The work is located in Garden City, New York, United States.

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