When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due July 8, 2026. Questions must be submitted by June 30, 2026.

It was issued by West Virginia Purchasing Division. The work is located in Charleston, West Virginia, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Proven expertise in advanced email security solution deployment. Experience supporting both Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 platforms. Ability to secure large-scale, multi-departmental government environments. Track record in detecting and preventing phishing and BEC threats. Familiarity with public sector technology and compliance requirements.

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Overview

Cybersecurity & Data Privacy

Charleston, West Virginia, United StatesPosted: June 19th, 2026Deadline: July 8th, 2026

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SUMMARY

The State of West Virginia is seeking an advanced email security solution for over 22,000 Google Workspace mailboxes with support for future Microsoft 365 integration.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must provide advanced phishing detection that bypasses native Google Workspace filters
Must employ AI/ML-based detection methodology
Must support native integration via APIs for Google Workspace and Microsoft 365
Must provide documented API access for administrative tasks
Must support US data residency for all customer data
Must provide $1,000,000.00 in Commercial General Liability Insurance
Must provide $2,000,000.00 in Cyber Liability Insurance
Must be properly registered with the West Virginia Purchasing Division prior to contract award
Must provide data sheets showing compatibility with State-owned Palo Alto Next-Generation Firewall if bidding an alternate product

CONTRACT DURATION

12 months

TIMELINE

Questions are due by June 30th, 2026.

Bid opening is July 8th, 2026.

QUESTION DEADLINE

June 30th, 2026

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Issuing Agency

West Virginia Purchasing Division

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DESCRIPTION

The government authority in West Virginia seeks an advanced email security solution to enhance protection for its Google Workspace environment. The agency utilizes Google Workspace as its primary email platform, supporting approximately 22,000 mailboxes distributed across various departments and geographic locations.

The proposed solution must provide an additional layer of email security beyond the native controls in Google Workspace and be capable of supporting Microsoft 365 natively, ensuring flexibility for potential future migration. Essential features include robust detection and prevention of phishing attacks, business email compromise (BEC), and other email-based threats. The vendor must ensure seamless integration with existing systems while delivering comprehensive coverage for current and future needs.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due July 8, 2026. Questions must be submitted by June 30, 2026.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by West Virginia Purchasing Division. The work is located in Charleston, West Virginia, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Proven expertise in advanced email security solution deployment
Experience supporting both Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 platforms
Ability to secure large-scale, multi-departmental government environments
Track record in detecting and preventing phishing and BEC threats
Familiarity with public sector technology and compliance requirements

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