Delivery of a Unified Cyber Defense System for the Needs of the National Assembly

This public procurement tender concerns the supply, installation, configuration, testing, and commissioning of a Unified Cybersecurity System for the National Assembly. The primary objective of this system is to ensure a high level of protection against intrusions targeting the National Assembly's network and its endpoints, including servers and workstations. The system is expected to comprise several key components. These include two Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFWs) and a management and monitoring system for these firewalls. Additionally, the tender requires a solution for protecting workstations and servers from malware. A server system is also needed to provide the necessary resources for the firewall management and monitoring system to operate effectively. The scope also covers a centralized management system for email security devices, with licenses for two such devices being part of this procurement. Furthermore, a system for centralized management and monitoring of network devices within the National Assembly's network is specified, identified as Cisco Catalyst Center, which leverages artificial intelligence for network operations, protection, and automation. While the equipment and software for these centralized management systems are already in place and under warranty, the procurement specifically includes licenses for the email security component. The Unified Cybersecurity System aims to provide centralized management of IT resources and facilitate seamless interaction between various components such as firewalls, email security, and endpoint protection. Detailed technical specifications, functional requirements, quantities, and minimum standards for all components are elaborated in Technical Specification – Appendix No. 1 to the tender documentation.

This is a supplies contract in the information and communication technology and security and defense sectors, with a focus on Network Infrastructure, Cybersecurity and Enterprise Systems. Located in Bulgaria, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of BGN 1.2 million.

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