SS-24-010 - Darktrace AI and Machine Learning Software

The Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) in Duval County, Florida, is seeking a sole source procurement for Darktrace AI and Machine Learning Software through solicitation SS-24-010. The contract requires a vendor to supply an on-site appliance utilizing advanced artificial intelligence and machine learning capabilities to detect cybersecurity threats across the organization's entire network ecosystem. Specific technical requirements include real-time threat detection for external, internal, partner, and collusive threat actors, with capabilities spanning email systems, local area networks, cloud environments, Internet of Things devices, transportation-oriented systems, and various digital infrastructure components. The AI solution must provide advanced threat analysis, generate real-time security incident reports with threat severity scoring, and ingest log data from JTA's existing applications and hardware for comprehensive monitoring. Vendor responsibilities include installation of equipment, remote health monitoring, and providing daily or weekly human-reviewed threat intelligence reports. The proposal submission deadline is August 2, 2024, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time, with interested providers required to submit a letter of interest through the JTA OpenGov Portal and include a completed Certification of Proposer Regarding Debarment form.

The solicitation appears to be a sole source contract specifically targeting Darktrace Holdings Limited for software renewal, indicating no competitive bidding process and no explicit set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. The current implementation protects JTA's digital infrastructure through appliances, client sensors, virtual sensors, and Antigena Email, suggesting significant existing technological integration with Darktrace's cybersecurity platform. While no specific contract value is detailed in the documentation, the critical nature of the cybersecurity solution and the sole source designation imply a continuation of an existing contractual arrangement. The procurement is focused on maintaining the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of JTA's digital systems through a sophisticated AI-driven cybersecurity approach. Vendors must demonstrate comprehensive technical capabilities in AI-powered threat detection, provide robust security operations center support, and offer continuous monitoring and intelligence reporting services.