Bid 022-PUR-2025 AI email security and cybersecurity services

Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted

Solicitation number
PE-64710-NONST-2025-000000051
State
Georgia
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Opportunity details come from ssl.doas.state.ga.us. Updated .

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The Dougherty County School System (DCSS) in Georgia is seeking proposals for AI Email Security and Cybersecurity Professional Services through Bid 022-PUR-2025, which is partially funded by the FCC's E-Rate Cybersecurity Pilot program. The procurement aims to enhance cybersecurity resilience within the district's Google Workspace environment, with specific requirements including AI-powered email security implementation, comprehensive risk assessment, benchmarking, policy review, and penetration testing. Vendors must demonstrate strong integration capabilities with K-12 infrastructure and the ability to quantify cybersecurity improvements. The evaluation criteria will assess proposals based on program eligible cost (35 points), technical requirements (25 points), functional and administrative requirements (20 points), and vendor qualifications (20 points). The bid is scheduled to open on July 24, 2025, at 11:00 AM, with a proposed contract period from August 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. Proposals will remain valid for 180 days, and the district will select vendors based on best value considerations.

The solicitation requires vendors to have a minimum of three years of cybersecurity services experience, preferably in K-12 educational environments, and mandatory compliance with E-Rate program rules, FCC and USAC requirements. Vendors must possess a valid Service Provider Identification Number (SPIN) and be registered with applicable federal procurement systems. While no specific set-aside designations are mentioned, the RFQ indicates a preference for Darktrace as the preferred technical solution. The document suggests that implementation is contingent on securing funding, and while a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the services—including email security licensing, threat detection tools, network audits, and support for measuring cybersecurity improvements—implies a substantial investment. The procurement appears focused on advanced cybersecurity solutions that leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning for comprehensive threat mitigation, with an emphasis on protecting educational technology infrastructure.

Opportunity text

The Dougherty County School System (DCSS) is seeking proposals from qualified vendors for AI Email Security and Cybersecurity Professional Services as part of its broader Cybersecurity initiative, partially funded by the FCC¿s E-Rate Cybersecurity Pilot program. Services will include AI-powered email security implementation, risk assessment, benchmarking, policy review, and penetration testing. All vendors must meet FCC and E-Rate program requirements, including registration with applicable federal procurement systems. For full eligibility guidelines, please consult the official FCC and USAC Cybersecurity Pilot sites. DCSS aims to enhance cybersecurity resilience within its Google Workspace environment through advanced phishing detection, machine learning-driven threat mitigation, and comprehensive risk evaluation. Preference will be given to solutions that demonstrate strong integration with K-12 infrastructure and the ability to quantify improvements aligned with FCC program goals. Detailed requirements are outlined in the Bid Specifications section.

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022_PUR_2025 AI CYBER.pdf PDF

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