Nipper Software License Renewal

The North Carolina Department of Public Safety is seeking to renew its Nipper software licenses along with Bronze Support services to support its cybersecurity operations across approximately 1,000 network devices. The contract, posted as a solicitation with the number Doc1195498085, is valued between $50,000 and $150,000 and is set for a one-year term, with options for two additional one-year extensions at the state's discretion. The procurement emphasizes compliance with state and federal regulations, including security standards, accessibility, and confidentiality, and requires vendors to provide detailed technical documentation, architecture diagrams, and a solution roadmap. The software licenses and support services are intended to enhance cybersecurity assessments for the North Carolina National Guard and various partner agencies, with deliverables due within 30 days of contract award. The solicitation mandates electronic submission through the Ariba Sourcing Module by October 23, 2025, at 2:00 pm ET, with detailed instructions on proposal formatting, file types, and confidentiality requirements. The evaluation process will prioritize technical compliance and price, applying a best value and lowest price technically acceptable approach, with no explicit FAR clauses incorporated but adherence to state procurement rules. The contract includes provisions for security, key personnel approval, subcontracting with E-Verify compliance, and detailed inspection and acceptance procedures, which may occur at both the vendor’s site and the state’s facilities. Payment terms are net 30 days following receipt and acceptance of deliverables, and the contract emphasizes strict adherence to delivery schedules, packaging, and marking standards, with the primary point of contact being Tim Pendergrass. Overall, the contract aims to ensure secure, compliant, and effective renewal of cybersecurity software and support services aligned with state requirements.