PORFP Teleport Zero Trust (FC0001641)

Close: Jan 26, 2026

The Maryland State Department of Education issued a Purchase Order Request for Proposals (PORFP) to procure Smartsheet Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) software licenses, installation and training services (installation/training must not exceed 49% of total PORFP value), and manufacturer's software maintenance under the COTS 2012 Master Contract. The PORFP (R00B6600116, Opportunity ID BPM054874) was posted January 13, 2026 and proposals are due January 26, 2026 at 2:00 PM local time; work will be performed at 200 West Baltimore St, Baltimore, MD. Only Master Contractors awarded under the COTS 2012 (060B2490021) master contract are eligible to submit; required proposal materials include Letters of Authorization (if applicable), MSRP screenshots for software pricing, and all manufacturer agreements relating to product use.

Close: Feb 9, 2026

The Department of Defense is seeking information on commercial off-the-shelf platforms and services that use automation, artificial intelligence, and machine learning to accelerate and scale Zero Trust assessments across the DoD enterprise. The goal is to automate and enhance Zero Trust assessment processes, including simulating attack scenarios, prioritizing potential attack paths, and generating comprehensive assessment reports and recommendations. Vendors are asked to provide information on tools and approaches that enable continuous assessment and improve ZT Purple Team capabilities.

Close: Feb 2, 2026

The Maryland Department of Juvenile Services issued a PORFP to procure 160 HP ProDesk desktop systems and associated 5-year onsite carepack support to replace aging equipment. This solicitation is designated as a Small Business Reserve procurement and is restricted to Master Contractors under the Desktop, Laptop, and Tablet 2015 Master Contract. Delivery and performance are required at the Charles H. Hickey School in Parkville, Maryland, with a final completion date of June 27, 2026.

Close: Feb 9, 2026

The DoW seeks industry perspectives on leveraging automation and AI to accelerate and scale DoW-led ZT Purple Team (a collaborative security assessment approach where the red team, blue team, and system owners work together) evaluations of ZT environments on UNCLASSIFIED and SECRET networks. These evaluations will assess the proper implementation of core Zero Trust requirements for adequacy and efficiency, while identifying limitations, compliance failures, and facilitating continuous assessment requirements.