SP- Tenable Nessus Pro with advanced support. 2025

The state of Illinois, specifically Cook County, is seeking to procure a Tenable Nessus Pro software license with advanced support services through a Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA). The procurement is for one Tenable SERV-NES-R Nessus software license and an associated Advanced Support package, covering a 12-month term from June 14, 2025, to June 13, 2026. The contract is classified as a service procurement with a monthly payment cycle, focusing on cybersecurity software and technical support. The solicitation was posted on May 14, 2025, with proposals due by May 28, 2025. The procurement method is categorized as a small purchase, targeting a specialized software solution for network vulnerability scanning and management. Vendors must demonstrate compliance with the comprehensive 33-point Standard Certifications, which include legal, ethical, and operational standards covering areas such as civil rights, business authorization, and regulatory compliance.

While no specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are explicitly mentioned, vendors must meet rigorous certification standards to be eligible. The total contract value is $5,437.00, broken down into a one-time charge of $5,005.00 for the Nessus software and a periodic charge of $432.00 for advanced support. The funding source is the State of Illinois for fiscal year 2025, and no subcontractors are being utilized for this procurement. The contract includes standard state provisions for payment terms, confidentiality, and potential termination, with the State reserving the right to cancel based on funding availability or performance concerns. Potential vendors should carefully review the Standard Certifications document, which outlines extensive compliance requirements that could result in contract voiding, suspension, or other penalties for non-compliance. The procurement appears to be specifically targeted at technology service providers with expertise in cybersecurity software and support services.