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PCI-Compliant Payment Processing & Security

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Response Deadline07/28/2026, 08:00:00 PM UTC

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The contract seeks a vendor to deliver end-to-end secure payment processing services for credit and debit card transactions, ACH transfers, and digital wallet payments, ensuring full compliance with PCI DSS standards throughout all stages of transaction handling. The solution must incorporate robust security protocols to safeguard sensitive financial data, prevent fraud, and maintain continuous compliance with industry regulations while supporting seamless integration with existing systems used by the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System. The solicitation is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 522320, with a response deadline of July 28, 2026, and was posted on July 13, 2026. The contract is issued by the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System under the agency name Minnesota, though no specific office address or point of contact is provided. Bidders must respond through the designated public portal, and performance of the contracted services is expected to support the broader financial infrastructure of the state college system without geographic limitations specified.

General Info

Vendor needed for secure payment processing compliant with PCI DSS for Minnesota State Colleges and Universities by July 28, 2026.

Agency

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities SystemView Agency

NAICS

522320 - Financial Transactions Processing, Reserve, and Clearinghouse ActivitiesView NAICS

Place of Performance

Not specified

Set-Aside

NONE

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Timeline

PostedJul 13

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Response DeadlineJul 28

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07/28/2026, 08:00:00 PM UTCin 14 days

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AgencyMinnesota State Colleges and Universities System

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Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System

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Full Description

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Provide end-to-end secure payment processing for credit/debit, ACH, and digital wallets with full PCI DSS compliance and secure transaction handling.

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