Data Breach & Credit Monitoring (NASPO)

The North Dakota Data Breach & Credit Monitoring (NASPO) multi-award vehicle provides comprehensive services for managing cybersecurity incidents and data breach responses. The contract offers a la carte services including Breach Coach Services and Credit Monitoring Services, enabling participating entities to obtain expert guidance and support during potential data security events. Eligible users include state agencies, North Dakota State Colleges and Universities, K-12 schools, city and county governments, tribal agencies, transportation providers, and nonprofit organizations established on behalf of public entities. Services encompass incident response, legal consultation, notification processes, call center support, and credit monitoring options ranging from single to triple-bureau coverage.

The multi-award vehicle features two prime contractors: MGT of America Consulting, LLC for Breach Coach Services and 22nd Century Technologies for Credit Monitoring Services. The contract was awarded on August 11, 2022, with a completion date of February 23, 2026, and covers the entire State of North Dakota. It is a non-mandatory cooperative purchasing agreement established under North Dakota Century Code, with negotiated pricing based on specific agency needs. The contract includes comprehensive service rates, with Breach Coach Services priced at $185/hour and incident response services at $250/hour. Participating entities must first obtain approval from NDIT (North Dakota Information Technology) before utilizing the contract, and can customize their service approach through specific scopes of work or questionnaires tailored to their individual requirements.