41-2026 11AB Disaster Response Process Improvement RFP Lite

The North Carolina Department of Information Technology is soliciting proposals under RFP Lite 41-2026 11AB to procure specialized staffing for the development and implementation of a structured two-year Disaster Recovery Program. The project requires alignment with industry standards such as NIST SP 800-34 and ISO 22301. The contract term is for one year with a State option to extend for an additional year, and the successful vendor must complete the scope of work within 365 calendar days of receiving the purchase order. Performance may be on-site, remote, or hybrid, though remote workers are required to brief in person at the Raleigh, NC location once per month. Award selection will be based on a best value analysis using a trade-off and ranking method, evaluating factors such as conformity to the solicitation, comparative analysis, total cost of ownership, timeline, and financial stability. Payment terms are Net 30 days following the receipt of a correct invoice and acceptance of deliverables. The State maintains a ten-day window to reject general deliverables and a thirty-day window for software deliverables. Vendors must comply with E-Verify requirements and provide full disclosure regarding the use of any workers located outside the United States. Proposals are due by September 3, 2026, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time via the Ariba Sourcing Module.