CrowdStrike 5 Year Renewal

The San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) is seeking a comprehensive cybersecurity solution through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for a CrowdStrike 5-Year Renewal contract. The procurement covers endpoint detection and response (EDR) and next-generation Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) services for approximately 1,168 desktops, servers, and mobile devices. The contract will span three base years from December 18, 2025, through December 17, 2028, with two additional 1-year renewal options potentially extending through December 17, 2030. Key CrowdStrike products included in the scope are Falcon Endpoint Protection Premium Bundle, Threat Graph Standard, Prevent, Insight, Discover, Device Control, Firewall Management, Intelligence, Overwatch, Spotlight, and mobile-specific security solutions. The bid opening is scheduled for October 14, 2025, with an anticipated contract award by the MTS Board of Directors on November 20, 2025. All bids must be submitted electronically via PlanetBids, and vendors must be registered in the system to participate. The bid opening will be conducted as a Teams Webinar, and bidders are required to provide comprehensive documentation including contact information, financial questionnaires, and non-collusion declarations.

The solicitation encourages participation from Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs), including minority-owned businesses, women-owned businesses, disabled veteran business enterprises, and other small businesses. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the procurement will be paid annually with the total cost to be determined during the bidding process. The contract covers cybersecurity infrastructure designed to provide comprehensive visibility, real-time threat detection, and rapid incident response capabilities across MTS's digital environment. The current solicitation covers 1,168 primary endpoints and 200 mobile endpoints, though MTS reserves the right to adjust order quantities based on actual requirements and available funding. Bidders must demonstrate the capability to provide a robust, integrated cybersecurity solution that can protect MTS's diverse technological ecosystem. The procurement process emphasizes comprehensive documentation, vendor qualifications, and the ability to deliver a sophisticated, multi-layered security approach that can adapt to evolving technological threats and organizational needs.