1544-20260107092334 MSD

The McComb School District in Mississippi is seeking proposals for a comprehensive cybersecurity enhancement project funded through the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP). The procurement involves three primary sections: cybersecurity contractual services, equipment, and workforce training. Specific deliverables include Fortimail Cloud Gateway licenses, FortiEDR endpoint subscriptions, Extreme Cloud IQ Pilot licenses, Fortinet Fortigate 601F firewalls, network switches, FortiAnalyzer Cloud with SOCaaS, and various cybersecurity training modules. The evaluation criteria will utilize a 100-point weighted scoring matrix, with points allocated as follows: Overall Price (40 points), compliance with scope and service criteria (10 points), Vendor Qualifications and Experience (15 points), Delivery and Implementation Timeline (15 points), and Support and Warranty Offerings (20 points). Proposals are due by January 30, 2026, with an expected evaluation period from February 2-20, 2026. The district plans to post its Notice of Intent to Award on March 6, 2026, present to the School Board on March 17, 2026, and issue a final award notice on March 18, 2026.

While no specific set-aside designations are mentioned, vendors must comply with Mississippi Public Purchasing Law and Mississippi Department of Education Procurement Guidelines. All proposed products and services must align with FEMA's Authorized Equipment List and SLCGP requirements, following NIST Cybersecurity Framework and NIST NICE Workforce Framework standards. Vendors are required to provide proof of General Liability Insurance and disclose any potential conflicts of interest. For installations exceeding $50,000, vendors must possess a valid Certificate of Responsibility and meet Mississippi licensing requirements. Although a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the project—including software licenses, hardware equipment, and training modules—suggests a significant investment in cybersecurity infrastructure. The contract will be governed by Mississippi law, with venue in Pike County, and the McComb School District reserves the right to terminate the contract without penalty.