Saskatchewan Tenders #26P-011

Managed Detection and Response Services for Saskatchewan WCB (Microsoft Defender Focus)

This opportunity is for Managed Detection and Response (MDR) support services for the Workers Compensation Board of Saskatchewan (WCB): - Government Buyer: - Workers Compensation Board of Saskatchewan (WCB) - OEMs and Vendors: - Microsoft (primary OEM, due to Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and related security platforms) - Products/Services Requested: - Managed Detection & Response (MDR) services for approximately 1,000 Windows-based endpoints - 24x7x365 Security Operations Center (SOC) coverage - Advanced threat detection, investigation, and response using Microsoft Defender for Endpoint as the main telemetry source - Integration with Microsoft Defender for Identity, Microsoft 365, and Azure security monitoring - Continuous security monitoring, threat detection, incident response guidance, alert optimization, detailed reporting, and proactive threat hunting - Secure customer portal for reporting and management - Onboarding, knowledge transfer, licensing, and professional services - Notable Requirements: - All customer data must be processed and stored within Canada (data residency requirement) - The MDR provider must offer a staffed SOC with 24x7x365 coverage - Pricing includes monthly per-endpoint and per-server fees, onboarding, licensing, and professional services - The environment is primarily Microsoft-based, with about 1,000 endpoints - Contract term is three years, with options for two additional one-year extensions

Description

This Request for Proposals (RFP) issued by the Saskatchewan Workers' Compensation Board (WCB) invites proponents to submit proposals for Managed Detection and Response (MDR) support services. The MDR provider must deliver advanced threat detection, investigation, and response capabilities using Microsoft Defender for Endpoint as the primary telemetry source. The contract term is three years with options to extend for two additional one-year terms. A virtual pre-submission meeting is scheduled for August 5, 2026, and proposals must be submitted by August 19, 2026, 2:00 PM CST.

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