Opportunity
New York State Contract Reporter #UCO 1002
CUNY Solicits PCI DSS Compliance Consulting Services for University-Wide Payment Card Security
Posted
July 31, 2026
Respond By
August 26, 2026
Identifier
UCO 1002
NAICS
541512
The City University of New York (CUNY) is seeking a qualified consulting firm to provide Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) Compliance Services across its university system. - Government Buyer: - City University of New York (CUNY), University Central Office, Centralized Procurement Office - Services Requested: - PCI DSS Compliance Consulting Services - Gap analysis and remediation guidance - Policy and procedure updates - Training for staff and stakeholders - Merchant account and payment gateway management - Ongoing advisory support and compliance monitoring - Vulnerability assessments, documentation, and reporting - Equipment and technology support - Payment solution evaluation - Ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations - No specific OEMs or product manufacturers are named; the focus is on professional consulting services - Notable Requirements: - Proposers must have at least 10 years of relevant PCI DSS experience - Strict data security and confidentiality standards must be met - Supplier diversity goals: 30% Minority/Women Business Enterprise (MWBE) and 6% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB) - Adherence to New York State Procurement Lobbying Act and completion of compliance forms - Contract Structure: - Three-year base term with two one-year optional renewals (up to five years total)
Description
The City University of New York (CUNY) is seeking a qualified Contractor to provide Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) Compliance Services. The selected Contractor will assist the University in achieving and maintaining compliance with the current PCI DSS, including policy and procedure updates, training, and ongoing advisory support. The contract term is three years with two one-year optional renewals. The solicitation includes goals for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (6%) and Minority/Women Business Enterprise (30%).