Opportunity
Maryland Procurement Portal #BPM056036
Morgan State University seeks high-fidelity network visibility and traffic optimization solution.
Posted
October 04, 2023
Respond By
April 24, 2026
Identifier
BPM056036
NAICS
541512, 541513
Morgan State University in Baltimore, Maryland is seeking proposals for a high-fidelity network visibility and traffic optimization solution to enhance its cybersecurity infrastructure. - Government Buyer: - Morgan State University (Baltimore, MD) - Products/Services Requested: - Dedicated, passive hardware solution for 100% network traffic visibility - Must capture all raw network traffic, including encrypted and high-speed streams - Solution must not impact production network performance or security - Replaces current software-dependent SPAN/Mirror port monitoring, which drops packets during high traffic - Network Detection and Response (NDR) and forensic analysis support services - Ensures no data is missed, altered, or delayed before reaching security tools - Supports compliance with cybersecurity mandates - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; procurement is open to all qualified providers - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Hardware must be passive and dedicated (not software-based) - Must provide 100% visibility, including for encrypted and high-speed traffic - Solution must support NDR and forensic analysis - Technical documentation required for network detection and response capabilities
Description
Morgan State University is seeking to establish a high-fidelity network visibility layer that provides 100% visibility into all raw network traffic, including encrypted and high-speed data streams, without impacting production environment performance or security. The current monitoring system relies on software-dependent SPAN or Mirror ports, which can drop packets during high traffic. This procurement aims to implement a dedicated, passive hardware layer to ensure no data is missed, altered, or delayed before reaching security tools, supporting cybersecurity mandates such as Network Detection and Response (NDR) and forensic analysis.