Opportunity
Virgin Islands Buys #BD-26-260-2602-2429
Virgin Islands seeks Managed Detection and Response (MDR) cybersecurity services
Posted
September 25, 2026
Respond By
October 26, 2026
Identifier
BD-26-260-2602-2429
NAICS
541512, 541519
The Government of the U.S. Virgin Islands Bureau of Information Technology is seeking proposals for Managed Detection and Response (MDR) cybersecurity services to strengthen its cyber defense capabilities. - Government Buyer: - Government of the U.S. Virgin Islands, Bureau of Information Technology - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named, but integration is required with Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender XDR, Fortinet, Cisco Security Platforms, and other approved cybersecurity tools - Products/Services Requested: - Managed Detection and Response (MDR) Services - 24x7x365 security monitoring - Advanced threat detection and investigation - Incident response support - Threat intelligence integration - Security operations center (SOC) augmentation - Monthly and quarterly security reporting - Knowledge transfer and transition assistance - Unique or Notable Requirements: - MDR solution must integrate with existing government technologies (Microsoft, Fortinet, Cisco, etc.) - Contractor operates as an extension of BIT's security team - Government retains ownership of all data - Rapid incident escalation and response - Regular executive summaries, incident metrics, and security posture assessments - Knowledge transfer and transition support at contract end - Vendors must demonstrate experience with MDR services, government clients, Microsoft security technologies, and relevant industry certifications - Comprehensive supporting documentation required for contract approval
Description
This solicitation is for Managed Detection and Response (MDR) Services to enhance the cybersecurity operations of the Government of the Virgin Islands. The scope includes continuous security monitoring, advanced threat detection, incident response support, and integration with existing cybersecurity technologies. The contractor will provide 24/7 monitoring, threat intelligence, security operations support, and compliance assistance. The project aims to improve threat visibility, accelerate incident response, and strengthen the government's cybersecurity posture.