Maryland Procurement Portal #BPM056889

Maryland SBE Seeks Managed Security Services Provider for Cybersecurity Operations

This opportunity seeks a Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP) to support the State Board of Elections (SBE) in Maryland: - Government Buyer: - State of Maryland Government, State Board of Elections (SBE) - Products/Services Requested: - Comprehensive managed security services - Centralization of SBE cybersecurity operations - Enhancement of engineering capabilities and enterprise risk management - Elimination of security gaps and improvement of cyber hygiene - Establishment of clear roles, responsibilities, and governance for cybersecurity - Requirements: - Vendors must have active certification in the Maryland Small Business Reserve (SBR) program - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Contract includes a 2-year base period with two 2-year option periods - Notable Details: - Focus on strengthening cybersecurity governance and protecting SBE systems and data - Emphasis on risk management and operational centralization - Open to SBR-certified small businesses only

Description

This solicitation seeks a comprehensive Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP) engagement to enhance the agency's cybersecurity operations, engineering capabilities, and enterprise risk management. The goal is to centralize cybersecurity functions, close security gaps, improve cyber hygiene, and define roles and responsibilities to strengthen governance and protect systems and data. The contract includes a base period of 2 years with two additional 2-year option periods. Participation requires active certification in the State of Maryland Small Business Reserve (SBR) program.

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