Cybersecurity and Compliance Support

The contract seeks a subcontractor to provide cybersecurity and compliance support for a grant management system, ensuring alignment with both state and federal cybersecurity standards. The work will involve conducting regular risk assessments, performing vulnerability scans, and maintaining audit readiness to safeguard sensitive data and operational integrity. The system must be continuously monitored and updated to meet evolving regulatory requirements, with a strong focus on proactive threat detection and documentation for potential audits. Performance is expected to be carried out in Boston, Massachusetts, with the requirement that all security practices adhere to the highest industry and governmental benchmarks. The subcontract is posted under NAICS code 541611, indicating it falls within the category of management consulting services, and is open for response until August 22, 2026. The contracting agency is the Massachusetts Economic Development office under EED01. There is no set-aside designation specified, allowing any qualified entity to bid. The contract emphasizes operational reliability and compliance over technical infrastructure development, requiring the vendor to demonstrate proven experience in securing grant-related systems and maintaining continuous compliance in highly regulated public sector environments. The successful contractor will be responsible for delivering documented evidence of completed assessments, scan results, and remediation actions to support transparent and auditable security practices throughout the lifecycle of the grant system.