Cybersecurity software solutions, social studies resources, software and web-based apps. A major California district is looking for cybersecurity software, while a Virginia school system seeks social studies resources. In addition, a district in Texas is in the market for software and web-based applications.
Active/upcoming solicitations for goods/services
Los Angeles Unified School District, Calif.
Focus: Cybersecurity software solutionsStudents: 429,000Deadline: July 10, 2024The plan: Los Angeles Unified Schools, one of the largest school districts in the country, is in the market for cybersecurity software solutions across a variety of categories. Those categories include: privileged access management, application monitoring tools, vulnerability management automation, endpoint detection and response, security service edge, zero trust for data center, network traffic analysis, and inventory asset management.The district is looking to establish a “bench” of pre-qualified firms with established zero-dollar master service agreements. Purchase orders will then be issued on an as-needed basis, according to the district. Email Contract Administration Analyst Richard Lee at [email protected] or [email protected] with any questions.
Fairfax County Public Schools, Va.
Focus: Social studies basal resource adoptionStudents: 180,000Deadline: July 12, 2024The plan: Fairfax County Schools, the largest district in Virginia, is seeking to adopt new social studies resources. Those include maps, photos, documents, drawings, charts, videos, and a variety of formative and summative assessments, the district said. The resources should be inquiry-based, culturally responsive, and aligned with state standards, according to the request for proposals. Vendors should also provide annual content and technical updates as well as additional supports for exceptional and multilingual learners. Email Contract Specialist Aubree Parker at [email protected] with any questions.
Humble Independent School District, Texas
Focus: Software, subscriptions, and web-based applicationsStudents: 48,000Deadline: Aug. 14, 2024The plan: Humble ISD in Texas is looking for software, subscriptions, and web-based applications to support schools and district operations. Vendors should be prepared to provide services — including implementation, software development, and annual support — on an as-needed basis as part of the district’s approved vendor list. Interested vendors should be prepared to explain the extent to which goods or services are compatible with the district’s office and classroom equipment and network and the compatibility to automate rostering and other data feeds.
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