What the buyer needs

AI summary

The government authority located in New Orleans, LA requires a vendor to provide cybersecurity assessment and penetration testing services to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities. The requested scope includes vulnerability assessments, penetration tests, enumeration and vulnerability mapping, post-remediation assessments, status monitoring, reporting, and up to 24 hours of telephone support. Only onshore USA organizations are eligible to bid, and the vendor will perform the work offsite. Bidders must submit questions no later than October 16, 2026, and they can submit responses digitally via email or online. The buyer is looking for proposal pricing to establish the budget. The contract term includes 12 months of telephone support.

Scope of work

Vulnerability assessment with penetration test
Post-remediation vulnerability assessment
12 months of vCISO telephone support (not to exceed 24 hours)

How proposals are evaluated

Criterion	Weight / scoring
Lowest responsible bidder meeting requirements	Not specified

Minimum qualifications

Documented previous experience performing cybersecurity assessments and testing
ISO/IEC 27001 compliant in internal controls to prevent data exposure
SOC 2 Type II compliant in internal controls to prevent data exposure
Tester must have experience using platforms such as Kali Linux and hold CEH, OSCP, CISSP, or CISM certification
vCISO must have documented experience, qualifications, and certifications
Personnel deployed to sites must undergo a third-party background check

Documents to include with your response

Unit Price Bid Form (Attachment I)
Non-Collusion Affidavit
Participant Information Form
Addendum Acknowledgement
Executed Louisiana Public Bid Form

How to submit

Method: Electronic via RTA Procureware portal or delivered hard copy
Instructions: Submit online via https://norta.procureware.com/home or deliver to 2817 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70119 on or before 2:00 P.M., November 3, 2026.