Gadsden Independent School District

Buyer seeks a comprehensive cybersecurity solution centered around Extended Detection and Response (XDR) Services. The procurement is funded through the FCC's Schools and Libraries Cybersecurity Pilot Program. Buyer requires capabilities for endpoint protection, network monitoring, threat detection, and integration with existing systems across 30 facilities. The solution must support up to 2000 end user devices and 25 server endpoints.

• 6/3/2025 - RFP Release Date
• 6/17/2025 - Non-Disclosure Agreement Deadline
• 6/17/2025 - Deadline to Submit Written Questions
• 6/20/2025 - Response to Written Questions
• 7/22/2025 - Proposal Due Date

• Expertise in cybersecurity services for education sector
• Experience with XDR/NDR implementation
• Ability to secure FCC Schools and Libraries Cybersecurity funding
• Capability to support multi-site deployment across 30 facilities

• Provide Extended Detection and Response (XDR) services for district networks
• Implement endpoint detection and response for Windows, macOS, and Chromebooks
• Deploy network anomaly detection to identify suspicious behavior
• Integrate with Microsoft 365, Palo Alto firewalls, and Cisco switches
• Monitor up to 2000 end user devices and 25 server endpoints
• Provide threat detection across endpoints, cloud services, and email systems
• Monitor privileged activity and lateral movement within networks
• Implement encrypted traffic analytics without decryption
• Deliver role-specific training to IT staff
• Support 26 campuses and 4 administrative facilities