(1) Vendor needs to provide poly cloud connect service– All software, GUIs and web sites/portals, provided for agency use by the Supplier are expected to have been developed to the most current agency secure coding and design.– The Supplier will disclose features (including administrative backdoors etc.) in software and hardware delivered by the Supplier for use by agency.– The supplier shall perform system hardening activities prior to delivery to agency. This may include disabling guest accounts, updating malware and virus definitions, turning of unused ports and/or services, etc.– The Supplier shall work with agency to define roles and responsibilities between the parties I the contract to ensure that ongoing patching, upgrade paths and vulnerability management is defined and assured for the Supplier provided hardware and software during the contract lifecycle and/or post warranty as negotiated.(2) All the questions must be submitted no later than November 5, 2025 (3) The contract period will be for one year.