Sole Source Certification for Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center Membership

This contract pertains to a sole source certification for membership in the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC) for the Mississippi Department of Information Technology Services. The procurement is intended to facilitate enhanced cybersecurity information sharing, threat analysis, and incident response coordination among multiple states, leveraging the national MS-ISAC platform. The contract is valued between $50,000 and $150,000, with the primary deliverable being the establishment of membership access and participation rights, rather than tangible goods or services. The procurement process was posted on August 12, 2025, with a response deadline of August 26, 2025, and is managed by the Mississippi ITS office, with Valerie Luckett serving as the primary contact. The documentation indicates that this is a sole source award, meaning it is restricted to a single provider without competitive bidding, based on the unique nature of the MS-ISAC membership. The contract does not specify detailed technical standards, inspection and acceptance procedures, packaging or shipping requirements, or specific contractual clauses, nor does it include detailed cost breakdowns or line-item descriptions. Additionally, there are no references to security clearances, key personnel, or organizational conflict of interest provisions. The procurement emphasizes the importance of cybersecurity collaboration at the state and national levels, with the primary focus on enabling Mississippi to participate in multi-state cyber threat intelligence activities. All relevant procedural details, including proposal submission instructions, are accessible through the Mississippi ITS procurement portal, with the key contact being Valerie Luckett.