Securing Recursive Domain Name System

The Florida Department of Management Services (DMS) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to the vendor community to obtain information on securing recursive Domain Name Systems (DNS). The overarching goal is to enhance the resilience and security of the state's DNS infrastructure, particularly against targeted cyber threats. The RFI seeks information on cloud, virtual, appliance-driven, and hybrid deployment models that can provide high availability and disaster recovery capabilities. The DMS is interested in solutions that can integrate with threat intelligence platforms, provide reporting and active monitoring capabilities, and have flexible log retention policies. The RFI covers services to be provided to the state of Florida, specifically the jurisdictions of Leon County and the City of Tallahassee. The DMS does not have an approximate user count, but the current resolvers process approximately 10 million recursive queries per day. The RFI has a due date of September 28, 2023, and the responses will be used by the DMS to determine the feasibility of issuing a future competitive solicitation for a securing recursive DNS solution.

The RFI does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The DMS has not listed any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor has it provided any information on existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The RFI also does not include any details on possible award values or budget ranges.