Elastic ERU Software & Professional Services

The University of South Carolina is seeking qualified vendors to provide Elastic Enterprise software licenses along with professional services from an Elastic Solution Architect to implement a new Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) system. The contract will cover software procurement, installation, configuration, integration with existing campus IT infrastructure, and ongoing technical support and training. This is a competitive IFB with a submission deadline of May 21, 2026. • Provide Elastic Stack (Elasticsearch, Kibana, Logstash, Beats) licenses for campus‑wide SIEM deployment. • Deliver Solution Architect services: system design, architecture, integration, tuning, and knowledge transfer. • Include implementation, testing, documentation, and post‑deployment support for the SIEM solution. • Must demonstrate experience with large‑scale security analytics and compliance reporting. • Provide pricing for software, professional services, and any optional maintenance or support options.