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Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College District is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the design and production of integrated Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and Operational Technology (OT) training equipment to support cybersecurity education. The procurement seeks a single vendor to provide portable, modular training systems including four 2' x 3' 3D-printed city models equipped with cyber-physical assets and visual feedback systems, along with customizable training modules simulating real-world infrastructure scenarios. Optional deliverables include a mobile ICS wall display (5' x 6'), custom Capture-the-Flag challenge packages, and a browser-based cybersecurity simulation game with hardware integration. Required qualifications include demonstrated capability in design and production, system integration expertise that allows the equipment to function both within and independently of the college's existing cyber-lab, and references from at least three businesses, preferably higher education institutions currently receiving similar services. Vendors must provide proof of insurance including Worker's Compensation, General Liability, Automobile Liability, and Employer Liability, with MGCCC named as additional insured. The evaluation criteria weigh value and costs at 35 percent, design and flexibility at 20 percent, capacity and experience at 20 percent, ability to meet timeline at 15 percent, and reference recommendations at 10 percent. Sealed proposals must be submitted by 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 16, 2026, to the District Purchasing Office in Harrison Hall, Perkinston, Mississippi, with a vendor question-and-answer session scheduled for March 7, 2026, and the last day for questions on April 9, 2026. At least two finalists will be selected for in-person presentations during the week of April 20-24, 2026.

No set-aside designations or restrictions limiting participation to specific organization types, disadvantaged enterprises, or minority-owned businesses are identified in the solicitation. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed in the documentation. The financial proposal must include pricing for the base bid plus all alternates, shipping and freight costs, and one year of warranty with support, with all bids to remain net and firm for ninety days after the bid opening date and FOB MGCCC-Harrison County Campus. The procurement requires integration with the college's existing cyber-lab infrastructure while maintaining standalone functionality. No specific award value or budget range is provided in the available documentation. The contract will be awarded to the vendor with the best-evaluated, responsible proposal, with no specified renewal options mentioned.