Intent to Single Source Florida Information Sharing & Analysis Organization (ISAO) Annual Cybersecurity Services for the Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) program.

The City of Tampa is soliciting annual cybersecurity services through a single-source procurement for the Florida Information Sharing & Analysis Organization (ISAO) under the Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) program. The contract aims to secure continuous, 24/7 cyber threat monitoring and intelligence services tailored to enhance regional security posture. Primary deliverables include real-time actionable intelligence via a Global Threat Intelligence Platform, daily situational awareness reports and alerts classified as TLP-White and TLP-Green, email domain monitoring with metrics, and automated intelligence gathering from received threat data. The services are to be performed statewide in Florida, with the City of Tampa serving as the contracting authority and procurement point of contact based in Tampa. All proposals must be submitted electronically through the OpenGov portal by the deadline of May 5, 2026, with no alternative submission methods permitted. The award will be determined using a “lowest and best” criteria, emphasizing responsiveness and compliance as baseline requirements, with price serving as the principal differentiator, suggesting a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable approach, though no formal scoring system or weighting is defined. The contractor must maintain insurance, comply with Florida and Tampa municipal codes, adhere to public records laws, use E-Verify for employee eligibility, and ensure that at least 51% of the work is performed by their own staff. Subcontractors are permitted but must be disclosed through formal schedules and payment documentation. Personnel requiring access to the Port of Tampa must obtain port-issued badges through background checks and fingerprinting. The contract allows for adjustments in scope, including additions or deletions of line items and quantity changes, but no formal contract type, pricing data, or period of performance duration is specified beyond referencing the Technical Specifications. All submissions must comply with the Vendor Questionnaire requirements, including business license verification and exemption status disclosures, and the City retains full authority for inspection and acceptance at the destination upon delivery.