RFQ 10841038 - 1 - MELA and Defender Education Solutions

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation is seeking a Software as a Service solution for M365 A5 Unified Education and Defender Endpoint Server Education Licenses through Campus Agreements and the Enrollment for Education Solutions program. The request, issued under solicitation number 10841038-1, requires vendors to submit a quote by the deadline of August 10, 2026, and by doing so, they agree to abide by all terms and conditions outlined in the request. The procurement is intended for educational licensing purposes and is specifically targeted at providing enterprise-grade security and productivity tools to support the agency’s educational initiatives. This solicitation is classified under the state and local government category and is managed by the California agency, with Robin Adams serving as the primary point of contact for inquiries. The contract will be implemented across California, with no specific city or zip code designated for performance, indicating broader statewide applicability. The vendor must provide the software licenses under the established education pricing frameworks and ensure seamless integration and support for the designated endpoints and services. All responses must align with the agency’s requirements for scalability, compliance, and ongoing service delivery through the approved education licensing channels.