OT Simulation Pentest Platform

The Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) is soliciting vendors for the provision of the Frenos OT Simulation Pentest Platform and associated hardware for a 36-month term. The procurement, identified by solicitation number RITM0126405.MC, is managed by the SMUD Procurement Department and is categorized under NAICS code 541512. The scope includes the delivery of new, unopened hardware, such as PowerEdge systems, and various software licenses. All equipment must be delivered to SMUD facilities in Sacramento, California, with manufacturer serial numbers clearly documented on all shipping and invoicing paperwork. The award process emphasizes price and mandatory compliance, with a specific price advantage provided to participants in the Supplier Education and Economic Development (SEED) program. Selected vendors must meet stringent insurance requirements, including $5 million in coverage for Commercial General Liability, Cyber Liability, and Errors and Omissions, with insurers maintaining a minimum A-/IX rating. Additionally, contractors are required to submit a Professional Services Security Plan (PSSP) for approval by SMUD Cybersecurity and must adhere to strict confidentiality and intellectual property terms, granting SMUD full ownership of all deliverables. Invoicing is handled electronically via PDF submissions to a designated SMUD email address.