Operational Technology Cybersecurity Consultant Services

The University of Connecticut is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) solicitation numbered ED042426 for Operational Technology (OT) Cybersecurity Consultant Services. The procurement seeks experienced and qualified OT cybersecurity consultants to conduct a comprehensive infrastructure servers and architecture survey and provide upgrades to critical cybersecurity documents. Key deliverables include a detailed assessment of the university's operational technology infrastructure and the development of enhanced cybersecurity documentation to address identified vulnerabilities and compliance requirements. The solicitation was posted on April 24, 2026, with a proposal submission deadline of May 26, 2026, at 2:00 PM EDT. Interested vendors must access the complete bid documentation through the HuskyBuy self-service online portal at https://bids.sciquest.com/apps/Router/PublicEvent?CustomerOrg=UConnFullSuite. All inquiries and correspondence regarding the solicitation should be directed to Elaine Dumas at the University of Connecticut, 3 Discovery Drive, Storrs, CT 06269, by telephone at 860-486-8049 or by email at elaine.dumas@uconn.edu.

All vendors are eligible to respond to this solicitation, and no set-asides or restrictions have been identified for disadvantaged enterprises or specific organization types. No incumbent contractor or current service provider has been identified in the available solicitation materials. Vendors are responsible for specifying their own pricing terms, with delivery designated as Free On Board (FOB) Destination. The estimated total contract value has not been disclosed in the publicly available documentation. The solicitation does not specify a bidders' conference or site visit requirements, and interested parties should consult the complete bid documents in the HuskyBuy portal for additional details regarding evaluation criteria, performance timelines, and technical specifications.