Tego Awarded North Carolina Cybersecurity Professional Services Contract
Tego has been awarded a position on the State of North Carolina’s Cybersecurity Professional Services contract (RFP DIT 500874-001), administered by the North Carolina Department of Information Technology (NCDIT). Notably, the contract takes effect on August 10, 2026. As a result, state agencies, local governments, and schools can access Tego’s cybersecurity expertise through a pre-established statewide vehicle.
What Is the NCDIT Cybersecurity Professional Services Contract?
The North Carolina Department of Information Technology (NCDIT) serves as the primary technology advisor to state agencies and the central IT service provider. This contract establishes a pool of qualified vendors to deliver cybersecurity services statewide, extending NCDIT’s commitment to safeguarding North Carolina’s digital infrastructure. Covered services range from foundational security program assessments to advanced capabilities, including Security Operations Center (SOC) services, incident response, DevSecOps, cloud security, and critical infrastructure protection.
Which Categories Tego Was Awarded
Tego received a non-exclusive award certificate and contract for the following categories:
- Category A: Security Program Assessment and Consulting Services. Framework-based assessments that evaluate an organization’s security program and chart a clear path toward a stronger posture.
- Category G: Security Awareness and Training Services. Programs that turn people into a first line of defense, from phishing simulations to role-based training.
- Category J: Governance, Risk, and Compliance Services. Support for navigating frameworks, mandates, and audits with confidence while aligning policy, risk, and compliance.
- Category M: Identity and Access Security Services. Strengthening how organizations manage identities and control access across their environments.
Why This Matters for North Carolina Public Entities
This contract streamlines the procurement process for public entities. Specifically, it serves state agencies, local governments, and educational institutions, including North Carolina’s community colleges. Rather than navigating lengthy, custom solicitations, eligible entities can now access Tego’s cybersecurity expertise through a pre-established statewide vehicle. As a result, they move from planning to engagement more quickly. Each engagement follows a straightforward Statement of Work (SOW) process tailored to the entity’s needs.
The award also builds on Tego’s growing role as a trusted public-sector partner in North Carolina. In addition, it complements Tego’s Cisco Prime Contractor position on the NC Statewide IT Contract (204X) with NCDIT. Ultimately, these contracts provide NC agencies with a single, engineering-led partner to modernize and secure their environments.
Expanded Cybersecurity Capabilities
Under these awards, Tego’s capabilities for North Carolina public entities now include:
· Operational security services and incident response
· Implementation, integration, and cloud security
· Governance, risk, and compliance frameworks
· Specialized domains, including DevSecOps, vulnerability management, and critical infrastructure protection
What Tego’s Leadership Said
“Being awarded to North Carolina’s Cybersecurity Professional Services contract is a milestone we’re incredibly proud of,” said Nolan Smith, CEO of Tego. “It reflects the trust the state places in our team and makes it easier than ever for North Carolina’s agencies, local governments, and schools to strengthen their security posture with a partner right here in their backyard.” Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Tego was awarded a position on North Carolina’s Cybersecurity Professional Services contract (RFP DIT 500874-001), administered by NCDIT. Notably, the contract takes effect on August 10, 2026.
Tego is approved in four categories: Security Program Assessment and Consulting (A), Security Awareness and Training (G), Governance, Risk, and Compliance (J), and Identity and Access Security (M).
Eligible public entities include North Carolina state agencies, local governments, and educational institutions, including the state’s community colleges.
Entities engage Tego through a straightforward Statement of Work (SOW) process tailored to their needs. Interested public entities can learn more at tegodata.com/sled.
About Tego
Tego is an engineering-led IT and cybersecurity firm headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina. The company delivers security, audit, and compliance services, as well as infrastructure, cloud, and managed services. It also serves commercial and public-sector organizations. Public entities interested in engaging Tego under RFP DIT 500874-001 can learn more at tegodata.com/sled.