Insight: Rapid7 renewals

The state of Ohio is seeking a renewal contract for Insight-Rapid7, a specialized web monitoring service focusing on clear and dark web intelligence and security tracking. The procurement is for fiscal year 2026, with a contract period starting on August 23, 2025, and ending on August 22, 2026. The primary objective appears to be continuous monitoring of web environments to identify potential security risks, cyber threats, or relevant intelligence across both visible and hidden internet platforms. The contract requires comprehensive scanning and reporting capabilities that can traverse standard internet domains and deeper, less accessible web spaces. Key deliverables likely include regular threat assessments, real-time monitoring reports, and actionable intelligence insights. The procurement timeline indicates a posted date of September 16, 2025, with proposals due by September 30, 2025, providing potential vendors approximately two weeks to prepare and submit their responses.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the provided information, state contracts often have preferences for local or minority-owned businesses. The current procurement seems focused on cybersecurity and intelligence monitoring services, which suggests potential restrictions or qualifications related to vendor cybersecurity credentials, technical capabilities, and compliance standards. No incumbent vendor is directly mentioned, though the renewal nature implies an existing relationship with a current provider. The procurement appears to be part of Ohio's ongoing cybersecurity infrastructure enhancement efforts. Without specific budget details provided, similar state-level web monitoring contracts typically range from $50,000 to $250,000 annually, depending on the scope and depth of monitoring services required. Vendors would likely need to demonstrate sophisticated web scanning technologies, robust reporting mechanisms, and proven track records in cyber threat intelligence.