Opportunity
California eProcure #0000040599
CARB seeks KnowBe4 Defend subscription and implementation services
Posted
October 09, 2026
Respond By
October 23, 2026
Identifier
0000040599
NAICS
541512, 541519
The California Air Resources Board is seeking a KnowBe4 Defend subscription and implementation support for its information security office. - Government buyer: California Air Resources Board (CARB), State Air Resources Board business unit, Office of Information Services (OIS), Sacramento, California. - OEM/vendor: KnowBe4 is the only named OEM/vendor. - Requested items: - One KnowBe4 Defend subscription; no part number or subscription term is specified. - One installation and configuration service; no part number is specified. - Purpose and notable requirements: The solution is intended to help OIS see phishing incidents, track and mitigate attacks in real time, and access attacker email, IP, and attached-file hash information to support future prevention. Delivery is required within 45 working days after receipt of the purchase order. Bids of $250,000 or more will be rejected, and substitutions or deviations require CARB approval. Participation is restricted to California-certified Small Business or Microbusiness vendors.
Description
The California Air Resources Board is seeking quotes for a KnowBe4 Defend subscription with installation and configuration services. The solution is intended to help the Office of Information Services track, mitigate, and stop phishing attacks in real time and provide information about attacks to help prevent future incidents. The resulting contract will be a purchase order, and products must be delivered within 45 working days after receipt of the order. Participation is restricted to California Certified Small Business or Microbusiness vendors; quotes of $250,000 or more will be rejected.