Finding Cybersecurity Contracts on Bidnet Direct

As technology continues to advance and more government agencies are using online programs to conduct business, IT and cybersecurity have become increasingly important to ensure confidentiality and safety. Unfortunately, government databases can be seen as major targets for hackers, which is why many government agencies are spending billions of dollars a year to help protect and prevent these efforts. According to data gathered by Statista.com, in FY 2020 federal agencies alone reported over 30,000 cyber security incidents which can cost billions of dollars to fix. Strengthening online databases and having higher security is the goal for everyone online. That’s why many government agencies are increasing their spending and putting out more bids and RFPs looking for businesses that can provide IT and cybersecurity services. If this is what your business specializes in, using a bidding solution like Bidnet Direct can help you find and get alerted of these opportunities daily, so that you can focus more of your time examining the documents and specifications and writing your winning proposals.

Upcoming Spending in FY 2023

October 1st was the start of FY 2023, which means there is an upcoming influx of new funding that could benefit your business. Although the federal budget hasn’t been finalized yet, according to govtech.com, plans to spend approximately $15.6 billion on cybersecurity are making their way through the House of Representatives. With this proposed budget, most of the cybersecurity funding would go to the Department of Defense with $11.2 billion and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) with $2.9 billion. This is great news for your business as many government agencies will be using some of this funding to award contracts for various new cybersecurity projects. As we wait for the final budget to be passed, start preparing your business now and explore what opportunities are already out there for your business to bid on.

How to Find IT and Cybersecurity Bids on Bidnet Direct

Hundreds of cybersecurity solicitations have been published on Bidnet Direct since the start of 2022. As a registered vendor, you will have access to all open, closed, and awarded solicitations on the system that match with the products or services your business sells. One of the best ways to get your feet wet is to view bids that have already closed to better position your business for similar opportunities you plan to bid on in the future. Below is a sample of recently closed bids to get an idea of what you can find:

• Cybersecurity Risk Consulting and Legal Services – Florida
• Town Hall IT Services RFP – North Carolina
• Endpoint Security – Oklahoma
• Cybersecurity and Network Threat Analysis – California
• Remote Management and Cybersecurity of the Mobile Data Computers – Pennsylvania

Getting Notified of New Opportunities

You no longer need to worry about missing out on an important opportunity. As a registered vendor, you can set up your profile to get notified of matching bids from federal, state, and local government agencies. Every time we find a matching bid, you’ll receive an email that will lead you right to the bid information. It’s also important to make your profile more personalized to your business. By adding specific search parameters like solicitation status, organization, location, closing date, solicitation type, and more, you can narrow down your search even further. Adding keywords such as ‘‘cyber security’’, ‘‘security’’, and ‘‘information technology’’ is also a great way to find exactly what you’re looking for.

Another important step in setting up your profile on Bidnet Direct is to add NIGP categories. These are unique product and service category codes that help better match you with the right opportunities. Simply type in your relevant keywords and a list of NIGP categories will come up that you can add to your profile.  

Getting Registered as a Vendor on Bidnet Direct

No matter where you do business, Bidnet Direct can help simplify the bidding process. All you need to do to get started is to register as a vendor with one of our four package options - Limited, Group, State, or Federal - and select the states you’re interested in doing business in, and then you’ll be all set to start bidding!

With digitization on the rise, the risk of cyber-attacks has become more prevalent. Federal, state, and local governments will be increasing their spending to prevent these attacks over the next several years. With billions of dollars in the works for FY 2023, it’s the perfect time to start bidding on these opportunities. Your business can help strengthen and improve cybersecurity for a better online world. Register today and start winning new contracts!