Iowa State University - Consulting for Center for Cybersecurity Innovation and Outreach RFP-1001511 - RFP-1001511
- Due
- Oct 15, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Oct 1, 2026
- Contract term
- 1.16 years
- Primary contact
- Sadie Anderson
- (515) 294-9394
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
Iowa State University's Center for Cybersecurity Innovation and Outreach (CyIO) seeks qualified consulting services to support the Iowa Cyber Resilience Initiative (ICRI) and related cybersecurity outreach, training, exercise, and stakeholder engagement activities. The selected consultant will provide expertise in collaborative planning, stakeholder engagement, cybersecurity exercise design and facilitation, training development and delivery, and program support. Services include the development of exercise materials, facilitation of exercises and workshops, training curricula creation, conference planning support, strategic planning assistance, and recommendations for program improvement and sustainability. Submission deadline is October 15, 2026, with a question deadline of October 8, 2026. The contract term ends November 30, 2027. Evaluation criteria include total cost based on 110 hours, ability to meet required specifications, past experience and references, collaborative planning experience, exercise design experience, and training development experience.
Total cost for the University based upon the common estimated level of effort in the pricing schedule (110 hours), Ability to meet required specifications, Past experience/references for similar projects, Experience facilitating Strategic Doing or similar collaborative planning processes, Experience designing and facilitating cybersecurity exercises, Experience developing training curricula and instructional materials, Experience engaging government, education, and critical infrastructure stakeholders, Availability of support, Exceptions taken to RFP Federal Terms & Conditions
SUMMARY
Iowa State University's Center for Cybersecurity Innovation and Outreach (CyIO) seeks qualified consulting services to support the Iowa Cyber Resilience Initiative (ICRI) and related cybersecurity outreach, training, exercise, and stakeholder engagement activities.
The selected consultant will provide expertise in collaborative planning, stakeholder engagement, cybersecurity exercise design and facilitation, training development and delivery, and program support. Services include the development of exercise materials, facilitation of exercises and workshops, training curricula creation, conference planning support, strategic planning assistance, and recommendations for program improvement and sustainability. Submission deadline is October 15, 2026, with a question deadline of October 8, 2026. The contract term ends November 30, 2027. Evaluation criteria include total cost based on 110 hours, ability to meet required specifications, past experience and references, collaborative planning experience, exercise design experience, and training development experience.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Total cost for the University based upon the common estimated level of effort in the pricing schedule (110 hours), Ability to meet required specifications, Past experience/references for similar projects, Experience facilitating Strategic Doing or similar collaborative planning processes, Experience designing and facilitating cybersecurity exercises, Experience developing training curricula and instructional materials, Experience engaging government, education, and critical infrastructure stakeholders, Availability of support, Exceptions taken to RFP Federal Terms & Conditions
- Submit to
- https://iastate.ionwave.net/PublicDetail.aspx?bidID=2825&SourceType=1
- Duration
- 14 months
- Scope location
- Ames, IA
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Iowa State University?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 15, 2026. Submissions should be delivered to: https://iastate.ionwave.net/PublicDetail.aspx?bidID=2825&SourceType=1. For questions, contact Sadie Anderson.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Iowa State University in IA, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
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Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Sadie Anderson at (515) 294-9394. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Total cost for the University based upon the common estimated level of effort in the pricing schedule (110 hours), Ability to meet required specifications, Past experience/references for similar proje..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
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What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 1.16 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. Review the full document from Iowa State University for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Ames, IA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.