733003 - software - security - anti-ransom angents

The State of California is requesting bids for anti-ransomware agent software under RFB-IS-27200118, with proposals due September 14, 2026. A Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) set-aside or preference applies under California's disadvantaged business enterprise program; bidders must complete and submit the CBE Form to establish eligibility.

The scope encompasses anti-ransomware agent software designed to detect, prevent, and remediate ransomware threats across state networked systems. The solution must integrate with Windows and Linux environments, provide real-time threat monitoring and behavioral analysis, support centralized management, include automated response mechanisms, and maintain audit logging for compliance. Vendors must comply with mandatory Information Security and Privacy Requirements covering data protection, encryption standards, multi-factor authentication, vulnerability management, incident response procedures, penetration testing, patch management, personnel security clearances, and regular security incident reporting. The solution must meet California's cybersecurity and data protection standards for handling personally identifiable information and confidential state data.

Vendors must submit a Vendor Reference Form demonstrating prior experience deploying comparable anti-ransomware solutions in enterprise or government environments. A Certificate of Insurance is required with all bid submissions.

Evaluation criteria include technical functionality, vendor experience in enterprise-scale ransomware protection, pricing competitiveness, and post-award support capabilities. The contract term includes an initial implementation and service period with options for renewal. Funding derives from state information technology and cybersecurity budgets, potentially distributed across multiple agencies. Pricing structures may follow per-endpoint fees, site licenses, or concurrent user licensing depending on the vendor's offering and statewide deployment scope.