Forta Pen Testing

The contract involves the renewal of the Forta Pen Testing service for the Ohio Department of Administrative Services - Office of Information Technology SOCC04, with a term beginning on March 1, 2026, and ending on February 28, 2027. This solicitation, identified by the number SRC0000036357, was posted on January 16, 2026, with responses due by January 26, 2026. The service falls under NAICS code 541519, indicating specialized computer-related services, and is targeted at the State, Local, and Education (SLED) market type. The place of performance is Columbus, Ohio, reflecting the agency's operational location, and the contract focuses on cybersecurity penetration testing renewal to ensure system security and resilience. This renewal ensures ongoing engagement with a provider capable of conducting thorough penetration testing to identify vulnerabilities and support the agency's cybersecurity framework. The procurement process involves solicitation through OhioBuys, the state's official purchasing portal, and is managed to comply with relevant state policies and oversight. While details such as set-aside types and contact points are not specified, the contract aligns with standard information technology security service procurements under a government framework designed to enhance risk management and safeguard critical digital infrastructure.