RFQ 10841038 - 1 - MELA and Defender Education Solutions

The State of California, through the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, is seeking a Software as a Service solution for M365 A5 Unified Education and Defender Endpoint Security licenses under a Campus Agreement and Enrollment for Education Solution (EES) framework. The solicitation, identified as RFQ 10841038-1, requires vendors to provide comprehensive licensing for educational institutions supported by the state, ensuring robust security and productivity tools aligned with Microsoft’s education offerings. Bids must be submitted by August 10, 2026, at 2:00 PM Pacific Time, and vendors are expected to comply with all terms outlined in the request, including delivery through approved educational licensing pathways. The contract is targeted at West Sacramento and involves direct coordination with the state’s contracting officer. Vendors interested in participating must note that registration on the State of California’s official procurement portal may be required to engage in this opportunity, and the provided details are for informational purposes only. All questions regarding the solicitation’s language, requirements, or inaccuracies should be directed to the originating agency, with Robin Adams listed as the primary point of contact. No bids will be considered without full adherence to the stated terms, and participation requires direct interaction with the official state procurement system, not through third-party platforms. The contract involves no set-aside provisions and is open to qualified vendors capable of delivering scalable, compliant, and secure Microsoft education licensing services under EES agreements.