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Cybersecurity Incident Response & Monitoring

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Response Deadline09/23/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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The contract encompasses 24/7 cybersecurity monitoring, threat detection, and incident response services to safeguard the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System’s digital infrastructure. All security events must be promptly reported to the university’s Chief Information Security Officer, ensuring strict compliance with institutional reporting protocols and timely mitigation of potential breaches. The scope requires continuous vigilance, proactive identification of cyber threats, and rapid deployment of response measures to minimize impact and maintain operational integrity across all system campuses. Bids for this subcontract are due by September 23, 2026, and the opportunity falls under NAICS code 541990 for other professional, scientific, and technical services. The solicitation is open to qualified vendors through the SciQuest platform, with no set-aside designation specified. Performance of the services is expected to support the entire Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System, with no specific geographic limitations outlined. Participation requires demonstrable expertise in enterprise-level security operations and adherence to mandatory breach notification requirements as determined by the institution’s CISO.

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24/7 cybersecurity monitoring, threat detection, and incident response for Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System.

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Minnesota State Colleges and Universities SystemView Agency

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541990 - All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical ServicesView NAICS

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AgencyMinnesota State Colleges and Universities System

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24/7 security monitoring, threat detection, incident response, and mandatory reporting to the university's CISO for breaches.

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