Neshoba County Board of Supervisors - Managed Cybersecurity Services RFP - 2026
Neshoba CountyCounty · Neshoba County, MS- Due
- Oct 28, 2026
- 12 days left
- Posted
- Sep 21, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
Neshoba County, Mississippi is soliciting competitive sealed proposals from qualified cybersecurity service providers to furnish twelve months of managed cybersecurity services to enhance the county's security posture and preparedness. The project aims to procure a contracted managed-service provider capable of delivering vCISO, Security Operations Center (SOC), and cyber security engineering services to establish, maintain, monitor, measure, and improve a comprehensive cybersecurity program aligned with CISA Cross-Sector Cybersecurity Performance Goals (CPGs) 2.0. Funded in part through a Mississippi Office of Homeland Security grant, the scope includes a CPG assessment, information security policy and disaster recovery/incident response plan development and updates, a cybersecurity tabletop exercise, daily/weekly/monthly/quarterly optimization checks, and ongoing incident response support. Proposals are due by 12:00 PM on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, with written questions due by October 21, 2026. Evaluation criteria prioritize technical approach (25 pts), CPG methodology and roadmap (20 pts), qualifications and experience (20 pts), SOC/vCISO/engineering capabilities (15 pts), implementation plan (10 pts), and price/cost reasonableness (10 pts).
Kickoff & Environment Review, Initial CPG Assessment, Cybersecurity Improvement Roadmap, Information Security Policy Update, DR/IR Plan Update, Tabletop Exercise, Monthly vCISO Report, SOC Report, Quarterly Review, Annual CPG Assessment, Closeout Report
Technical approach and understanding of County objectives 25, CPG goal methodology, assessment, roadmap and measurable deliverables 20, Qualifications and relevant experience of firm and proposed team 20, SOC, vCISO, security engineering, incident response and service-level capabilities 15, Implementation plan, reporting and coordination 10, Price / cost reasonableness 10
SUMMARY
Neshoba County, Mississippi is soliciting competitive sealed proposals from qualified cybersecurity service providers to furnish twelve months of managed cybersecurity services to enhance the county's security posture and preparedness.
The project aims to procure a contracted managed-service provider capable of delivering vCISO, Security Operations Center (SOC), and cyber security engineering services to establish, maintain, monitor, measure, and improve a comprehensive cybersecurity program aligned with CISA Cross-Sector Cybersecurity Performance Goals (CPGs) 2.0. Funded in part through a Mississippi Office of Homeland Security grant, the scope includes a CPG assessment, information security policy and disaster recovery/incident response plan development and updates, a cybersecurity tabletop exercise, daily/weekly/monthly/quarterly optimization checks, and ongoing incident response support. Proposals are due by 12:00 PM on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, with written questions due by October 21, 2026. Evaluation criteria prioritize technical approach (25 pts), CPG methodology and roadmap (20 pts), qualifications and experience (20 pts), SOC/vCISO/engineering capabilities (15 pts), implementation plan (10 pts), and price/cost reasonableness (10 pts).
EVALUATION CRITERIA
12- Technical approach and understanding of County objectives 25
- CPG goal methodology
- Assessment
- Roadmap and measurable deliverables 20
- Qualifications and relevant experience of firm and proposed team 20
- SOC
- VCISO
- Security engineering
- Incident response and service-level capabilities 15
- Implementation plan
- Reporting and coordination 10
- Price / cost reasonableness 10
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
11- Kickoff & Environment Review
- Initial CPG Assessment
- Cybersecurity Improvement Roadmap
- Information Security Policy Update
- DR/IR Plan Update
- Tabletop Exercise
- Monthly vCISO Report
- SOC Report
- Quarterly Review
- Annual CPG Assessment
- Closeout Report
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
14- Cover Letter
- Executive Summary
- Company Qualifications
- Proposed Team
- Technical Approach
- CPG Approach
- Service Levels
- Implementation Plan
- Deliverables
- Security & Privacy
- References
- Exceptions
- Price Proposal (Appendix A)
- Certifications (Appendix C)
- Submit to
- www.neshobacounty.net/bids
- Scope location
- Philadelphia, Mississippi
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Neshoba County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 28, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: www.neshobacounty.net/bids.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Neshoba County in MS, 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?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Kickoff & Environment Review, Initial CPG Assessment, Cybersecurity Improvement Roadmap, Information Security Policy Update, DR/IR Plan Update, Tabletop Exercise, Monthly vCISO Report, SOC Report, Quarterly Review, Annual CPG Assessment, Closeout Report. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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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: "Technical approach and understanding of County objectives 25, CPG goal methodology, assessment, roadmap and measurable deliverables 20, Qualifications and relevant experience of firm and proposed team..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Neshoba County?
All active and historical solicitations from Neshoba County are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, Neshoba County regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 1 year. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of October 28, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
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. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Cover Letter, Executive Summary, Company Qualifications, Proposed Team, Technical Approach, CPG Approach, Service Levels, Implementation Plan, Deliverables, Security & Privacy, References, Exceptions,. Review the full document from Neshoba County for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Philadelphia, Mississippi. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.