Data Breach & Credit Monitoring (NASPO)

The North Dakota Data Breach & Credit Monitoring NASPO multi-award vehicle provides comprehensive information security services focused on breach response and credit monitoring. The contract enables state agencies, higher education institutions, K-12 schools, city and county governments, tribal agencies, transportation providers, and eligible nonprofits to access critical data protection services. Specifically, the vehicle covers two primary service categories: Breach Coach Services, which offer guidance and consultation for coordinating breach responses, and Credit Monitoring Services, which include individual notifications, call center support, single-bureau credit monitoring, and triple-bureau identity theft protection.

The multi-award vehicle is led by 22nd Century Technologies, Inc. and operates under a NASPO ValuePoint cooperative purchasing agreement with a performance period from June 6, 2024, to February 23, 2026. The contract covers the entire State of North Dakota and provides a flexible, non-mandatory procurement option for governmental and nonprofit entities. Agencies must submit an IT Review Request through the NDIT Service Portal before purchasing, with specific requirements for Breach Coach Services involving a formal Scope of Work and Credit Monitoring Services requiring completion of a Data Breach Questionnaire. While precise total contract value was not specified, the vehicle offers tiered pricing structures ranging from $0.75 to $4.99 per individual for various monitoring and notification services.