Cybersecurity Products & Services

The Cooperative Council of Governments (CCOG), acting on behalf of Equalis Group, is soliciting proposals for a Master Cooperative Purchasing Agreement to provide cybersecurity products and services to public sector agencies nationwide. This IDIQ contract opportunity covers a broad scope of work, including the delivery of open market products, professional services such as penetration tests and assessments, and recurring offerings like SaaS and managed security services. The agreement features an initial four-year term with a possible one-year renewal and requires suppliers to meet rigorous security and regulatory standards, including SOC 2 Type II or ISO/IEC 27001 certifications and compliance with FERPA, CJIS, or HIPAA requirements. Award decisions are based on a weighted scoring system of 100 points, with up to 65 points allocated to the technical proposal and 35 points to the cost proposal, focusing on total cost of ownership and value to members. Winning suppliers must adhere to strict administrative requirements, including the remittance of monthly administrative fees to Equalis Group and compliance with labor and employment standards such as the Davis-Bacon Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the Bonfire portal by the December 11, 2026 deadline, including twenty mandatory proposal forms and a detailed cost proposal in Microsoft Excel format.