Statewide Cybersecurity Plan

The State of Alaska's Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, is seeking proposals for Request for Proposal (RFP) 09 250000010 1, which aims to update the comprehensive Statewide Cybersecurity Strategic Plan. This procurement is focused on developing a strategic approach to enhance the security, resilience, and response capabilities of state systems against evolving cybersecurity threats. The primary objective is to create a robust, forward-looking plan that addresses potential vulnerabilities and strengthens the state's technological infrastructure. Interested vendors must submit their proposals through the state's online procurement system at https://iris-vss.alaska.gov by the due date of April 8, 2023. The successful contractor will be expected to provide a detailed, actionable cybersecurity strategy that covers comprehensive threat assessment, mitigation techniques, incident response protocols, and long-term security enhancement recommendations. Evaluation criteria will likely include the vendor's technical expertise, understanding of state-level cybersecurity challenges, proposed methodology, and demonstrated experience in developing strategic cybersecurity plans for government entities.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly mentioned in the procurement notice, Alaska typically encourages participation from diverse businesses, including small businesses and those owned by minorities, veterans, or disadvantaged groups. The cybersecurity strategic plan will need to integrate with existing state technology infrastructure and potentially build upon previous cybersecurity frameworks. Though the exact budget range is not specified in the document, statewide cybersecurity strategic planning contracts of this nature typically range from $100,000 to $500,000, depending on the complexity and depth of analysis required. Potential respondents should have extensive experience in cybersecurity planning, risk assessment, and strategic technology governance, with a proven track record of working with government agencies. The contract will likely require multiple stakeholder engagements, comprehensive threat landscape analysis, and the development of adaptable, scalable cybersecurity strategies that can be implemented across various state departments and systems.