Opportunity
Merx #6031050
Managed Security Services for Toronto Pearson International Airport
March 23, 2026
April 17, 2026
6031050
541512
The Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) is seeking a Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) to deliver advanced cybersecurity services for Toronto Pearson International Airport. - Government buyer: - Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA), operator of Toronto Pearson International Airport - Services requested: - Managed Threat Services program - Managed detection and response - Incident command - Curated threat intelligence - Exposure management - Services delivered under a Pay-for-Performance framework - Emphasis on continuous testing, measurable outcomes, and regulatory readiness - Focus on proactive, intelligence-driven cyber defense - Alignment with aviation safety and Canadian cybersecurity obligations - Unique requirements: - Transition from reactive monitoring to proactive defense - Early threat identification, rapid containment, prioritized remediation - Access to RFP documents requires signing a mandatory Non-Disclosure Agreement - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Submission of both technical and financial proposals required
Places of performance and contracting: - Toronto Pearson International Airport (place of performance) - Greater Toronto Airports Authority (contracting office)
Description
The Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) is seeking proposals for a high-maturity Managed Threat Services program to enhance cybersecurity for Toronto Pearson International Airport. The service aims to shift from reactive monitoring to a proactive, intelligence-driven cyber defense model, integrating managed detection and response, incident command, curated threat intelligence, and exposure management. The contract emphasizes continuous testing, measurable outcomes, and regulatory readiness to ensure resilience and alignment with aviation safety and Canadian cybersecurity obligations. The procurement includes a Pay-for-Performance framework and requires submission of technical and financial proposals.