5 Online Cybersecurity Training Vouchers from SANS Institute (equal or better than)

The Oregon Secretary of State's Information Systems Division is seeking to procure 5 online cybersecurity training vouchers from the SANS Institute, with equal or better quality alternatives acceptable. This procurement is specifically targeted at obtaining training resources for agency employees to enhance cybersecurity capabilities and improve the overall security posture of the organization. The training vouchers will be delivered in an OnDemand format, providing flexibility for participants to complete courses online at their convenience. The solicitation requires vendors to submit their responses to purchasing.sos@sos.oregon.gov by December 31, 2025 at 2:00 PM. The procurement process is focused on acquiring high-quality cybersecurity training that can be completed flexibly by agency staff, with the primary objective of improving the organization's cybersecurity skills and readiness.

This procurement opportunity is exclusively reserved for Certified Oregon Business and Diversity (COBID) vendors, which means only minority-owned, women-owned, emerging small businesses, or service-disabled veteran-owned businesses can participate in the bidding process. No specific contract value, budget range, or funding amount was disclosed in the notice. Interested firms are encouraged to contact Brienna Willis, Procurement and Contract Specialist 1, at 971-301-1670 or brienna.willis@sos.oregon.gov for additional information about the solicitation. The notice does not mention any incumbent vendors, existing technology infrastructure requirements, or integration specifications. The procurement appears to be a straightforward, targeted solicitation designed to provide specialized cybersecurity training to Oregon Secretary of State employees through a limited and focused vendor selection process.