Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP)

The Teachers’ Retirement System of the City of New York (TRS) is seeking proposals from qualified vendors to deliver comprehensive cybersecurity event monitoring, threat detection, and IT infrastructure event monitoring services through a Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP) contract. The scope of work involves continuous monitoring of security events across all TRS environments, including over 700 Windows virtual servers, more than 20 Linux virtual servers hosted in AWS, Azure, and local data centers, as well as 30 network devices such as firewalls, switches, and routers. Additionally, the vendor will oversee the security and operational integrity of approximately 350 endpoints, including workstations and laptops, along with 350 Azure Virtual Desktops (AVDs) and the Internet-facing Member Portal. The contract aims to ensure robust incident response capabilities during both regular and off-business hours, safeguarding TRS’s critical IT infrastructure. The solicitation, identified as MSSP-2025-001, was issued on April 15, 2025, with a response deadline of May 30, 2025. The contract is structured as an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), with a potential value ranging from five to fifteen million dollars, reflecting the scale and importance of the cybersecurity services required. The performance location is designated as New York, with the primary point of contact being Tariq Wahdat via email and phone. The contract’s performance period and specific delivery terms are not explicitly detailed but are expected to align with the IDIQ framework, emphasizing flexibility and ongoing service provision to meet TRS’s evolving cybersecurity needs.