SP- Tenable Nessus Pro with advanced support.

The state and local contracting opportunity is for the procurement of Tenable Nessus Pro vulnerability assessment software with advanced support services. The solicitation is being issued by the State of Illinois and specifically targets Cook County. The key deliverable is the Nessus Pro software, which offers comprehensive coverage to identify, prioritize, and remediate network vulnerabilities, detecting over 63,000 CVEs. The solution is designed to be scalable and cost-effective, suitable for organizations of all sizes. The vendor must provide 12 months of advanced support services. The opportunity has a posted date of May 12, 2022 and a due date of May 16, 2022, indicating a rapid turnaround. The procurement appears to be a direct purchase under $50,000, as evidenced by the attached Basic Ordering Agreement between the Illinois Finance Authority and National Tek Services, Inc. The agreement outlines specific terms, including monthly payments, prohibitions on assignment or subcontracting, and compliance with state certifications and disclosures.

The solicitation does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The attached Basic Ordering Agreement references National Tek Services, Inc. as the incumbent vendor, suggesting they may have an existing relationship with the state. The total contract value is $3,749.00, which provides an indication of the budget range for this procurement.