When is the submission deadline?

This RFP closed on October 14, 2026 and is no longer accepting submissions.

It was issued by Jones County School System. The work is located in Gray, Georgia, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Authorized cybersecurity software providers with expertise in ESET Protect Elite solutions. Experience deploying and managing endpoint, server, cloud, and mobile security environments. Capability to support 1,400 licenses under a multi-year government contract. Expertise in EDR/XDR, vulnerability and patch management, encryption, and multi-factor authentication. Established provider with public-sector or enterprise cybersecurity implementation experience.

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Overview

Cybersecurity & Data Privacy

Gray, Georgia, United StatesPosted: October 1, 2026Deadline: October 14, 2026

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SUMMARY

A Georgia government authority is seeking a vendor to renew and provide 1,400 Protect Elite licenses with comprehensive endpoint, server, cloud, threat detection, patch management, encryption, and MFA capabilities under a three-year contract.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be registered with Jones County Schools in Bidnet Direct to submit a bid
Must submit a Technical Proposal and Cost Proposal
Must provide pricing for a 3-year contract and a 5-year contract
Must provide insurance certificates listing Jones County Schools as certificate holder and additional insured
Must comply with Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act
Must provide background checks for employees or subcontractors working on JCSS property
Must be able to provide documentation verifying domestic origin of products if requested

TIMELINE

Release of eRFQ: September 29th, 2026

Deadline for written questions: October 7th, 2026

Responses to written questions: October 8th, 2026

Proposals/Quotes due: October 14th, 2026

Proposal evaluation completed: October 27th, 2026

Negotiations invitation issued: The week of November 2nd, 2026

Notice of intent to award: The week of November 2nd, 2026

Notice of award: The week of November 4th, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

October 7, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

Jones County School System

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DESCRIPTION

The government authority in Georgia is seeking a vendor to provide Protect Elite Product Service for a three-year contract period. The scope includes antivirus and firewall protection, endpoint and server security, mobile threat defense, and advanced threat defense through LiveGuard Advanced.

The selected vendor will provide a renewal quote for 1,400 Protect Elite Product tier licenses. Required capabilities also include full disk encryption, cloud application protection for the full Microsoft 365 suite through ESET Cloud Office Security, vulnerability and patch management, EDR/XDR through ESET Inspect, and multi-factor authentication through ESET Secure Authentication. All questions must be submitted by October 7, 2026.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the submission deadline?: This RFP closed on October 14, 2026 and is no longer accepting submissions.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Jones County School System. The work is located in Gray, Georgia, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Authorized cybersecurity software providers with expertise in ESET Protect Elite solutions
Experience deploying and managing endpoint, server, cloud, and mobile security environments
Capability to support 1,400 licenses under a multi-year government contract
Expertise in EDR/XDR, vulnerability and patch management, encryption, and multi-factor authentication
Established provider with public-sector or enterprise cybersecurity implementation experience

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