ADDENDUM 2.pdf

This is Addendum 1 to RFP 26-26 issued by the University of Southern Mississippi's Office of the Director of Procurement Services, dated February 27, 2026, providing clarification on submission requirements for an enterprise-grade managed cybersecurity monitoring and incident response program. The addendum addresses vendor questions regarding the Appendix A Excel spreadsheet requirement, clarifying that the spreadsheet should function as a summarized compliance matrix rather than containing full detailed narrative responses. Vendors must mark "yes" or "no" next to each requirement in Appendix A, with detailed explanations provided separately in the main proposal document or in the details section of the spreadsheet itself. If any requirement is marked "no," vendors must provide an explanation in the Appendix or reference the relevant section in a separate document to be considered for evaluation. The sealed bid submission deadline remains Monday, March 9, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Central Time at Bond Hall, Room 214, Hattiesburg, Mississippi, with vendor questions due by 5:00 p.m. CST on March 3, 2026, and written responses provided by addendum no later than March 5, 2026.

The University seeks a three-year agreement with potential two additional one-year renewals for comprehensive cybersecurity services supporting approximately 9,500 active users, 300 servers, and cloud-based infrastructure. Proposals will be evaluated on a 100-point scale with weightings of 45 points for Cost, 40 points for Requirements, and 15 points for Implementation Schedule. Vendors must demonstrate Microsoft alignment as verified Managed Security Services Providers and provide minimum three customer references from implementations within the last 12 months, preferably from higher education institutions. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the available solicitation documents, and annual invoicing with payment processed within 45 days of invoice receipt is required in accordance with Mississippi Code Section 31-7-305. The procurement does not identify specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, and no incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed in the solicitation materials.