Secure Cloud Hosting and U.S.-Based Data Center Services

The contract requires the provision of secure, U.S.-only cloud infrastructure or colocation services dedicated solely to the storage and processing of sensitive data, ensuring all data remains physically and digitally located within the United States. Strict controls are mandated on remote access to prevent unauthorized external entry, and all systems must comply with rigorous security protocols to safeguard government-related information. The services must support continuous, reliable operations with no reliance on international cloud providers or data centers outside U.S. borders. The contracting entity is the Colorado Division of Homeland Security & Emergency Management under NAICS code 518210, which classifies the requirement as data processing and hosting services. The solicitation is open as a subcontract opportunity with a response deadline of July 10, 2026, and the place of performance is limited to U.S.-based facilities. While specific location details are not provided, all infrastructure must enforce full data residency compliance, and any solution must be engineered to meet federal security standards for homeland security operations without exception.