SecureSD Secure Email Solution

Dakota State University

Buyer seeks to enhance cyber security for South Dakota cities, counties, and municipalities by establishing a unified secure email solution. The project requires implementing Microsoft 365 Government Community Cloud with enhanced security features. Buyer aims to protect entities from email-borne attacks while ensuring operational integrity and data confidentiality. Currently, entities use multiple public platforms making them vulnerable to cybersecurity attacks. The contract will run until April 30, 2028.

• 6/13/2025 - RFP Publication
• 6/26/2025 - RFP Explanation Meeting
• 7/1/2025 - Responses to Offeror's Questions
• 7/11/2025 - Proposal Due Date
• 8/1/2025 - Anticipated Award Decision/Contract Negotiation

• Configure Microsoft 365 GCC tenants for cities and counties
• Implement Microsoft Defender for Office 365 Plan 2 security controls
• Configure anti-phishing and advanced threat protection features
• Migrate existing email to new secure system
• Set up authenticated email channels (SPF, DKIM, DMARC)
• Create phishing simulation campaigns for security awareness
• Configure multi-factor authentication for all users
• Provide helpdesk support with tiered escalation
• Generate activity reports on security metrics
• Manage account additions, modifications, and deletions