Merx #OCIO.RFSQ.2526.001

Prequalification for Managed Security and Cybersecurity Services for Newfoundland and Labrador OCIO

This opportunity involves the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador's Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) seeking to prequalify vendors for managed security and cybersecurity services. - Government Buyer: - Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) - Public Procurement Agency referenced as procurement authority - Scope of Services: - Managed Security Services, including: - Security Operations Centre (SOC) services (monitoring, incident support, threat analysis, documentation, advanced incident management, security technology maintenance) - Incident Response - Digital Forensics - Security Risk Assessments - Advisory Services - Digital Executive Protection - Human Risk Management - Incident Response Exercises & Tabletop Simulations - Payment Card Industry (PCI) Compliance - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - No product line items, part numbers, or purchase quantities specified - Notable Requirements: - Vendors must meet mandatory technical requirements such as ISO 27001 or SOC2 compliance - Data residency in Canada is required - Electronic bid submission only - No pricing required at this stage - Optional vendor information session - Prequalified supplier list will be active for 12 months, with an option to extend for an additional 12 months - Place of performance is St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, with services for the provincial government

Description

The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador's Office of the Chief Information Officer is seeking to prequalify suppliers for managed security and cybersecurity related services through a Request for Supplier Qualifications (RFSQ). This prequalification process aims to establish a pool of qualified vendors eligible to participate in future second-stage procurements for specific deliverables. The solicitation includes an optional vendor information session, requires electronic submission of responses without pricing, and has a submission deadline of May 4, 2026.

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