Portland State University Sole Source - Umpqua Indian Development Corporation 2025
Portland State UniversityHigher Ed · Portland, OR- Due
- Mar 28, 2025
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Mar 21, 2025
- Primary contact
- Paul Thomas
The 30-second brief
Portland State University (PSU), Cybersecurity and Cyber Defense Policy Center, intends to award a sole source contract to the Umpqua Indian Development Corporation for the project 'Cybersecurity Education and Workforce Development for Oregon’s Tribes'. The scope of work includes organizing educational events for Oregon’s Nine Federally Recognized Tribes, providing workforce development and career pathways mentorship in cybersecurity, developing a Certificate in Building Cyber Resilience for Tribal members, and identifying Tribal leadership to expand the program. The Umpqua Indian Development Corporation is identified as a unique provider due to its specific access to the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians' data and the unique qualifications of CTO Rich Rader. Any entity wishing to protest this determination must do so in accordance with PSU Standard 580-061-0145 by March 28, 2025, at 5:00 pm local time via email to [email protected].
Educational events, Workforce development mentorship, Certificate in Building Cyber Resilience, Identification of Tribal leaders
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Summary
Portland State University (PSU), Cybersecurity and Cyber Defense Policy Center, intends to award a sole source contract to the Umpqua Indian Development Corporation for the project 'Cybersecurity Education and Workforce Development for Oregon’s Tribes'.
The scope of work includes organizing educational events for Oregon’s Nine Federally Recognized Tribes, providing workforce development and career pathways mentorship in cybersecurity, developing a Certificate in Building Cyber Resilience for Tribal members, and identifying Tribal leadership to expand the program. The Umpqua Indian Development Corporation is identified as a unique provider due to its specific access to the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians' data and the unique qualifications of CTO Rich Rader. Any entity wishing to protest this determination must do so in accordance with PSU Standard 580-061-0145 by March 28, 2025, at 5:00 pm local time via email to [email protected].
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
4- Educational events
- Workforce development mentorship
- Certificate in Building Cyber Resilience
- Identification of Tribal leaders
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
1303083_SOLE SOURCE_Umpqua Indian Development Corporation_Bid Locker.pdf
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Scope location
- Portland, OR
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Portland State University?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is March 28, 2025. 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: [email protected]. For questions, contact Paul Thomas.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Portland State University in OR, 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 Paul Thomas. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Educational events, Workforce development mentorship, Certificate in Building Cyber Resilience, Identification of Tribal leaders. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
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What is the scope of this project?
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