Public Sector Organizations

Safeguard your digital infrastructure for those you serve.

You manage a considerable amount of sensitive data and oversee essential services that are increasingly dependent on digital infrastructure, making you a prime target for cyberattacks. Therefore, whether you are challenged by budget constraints, limited bandwidth, stringent compliance requirements, or lack of understanding, it’s imperative you select trusted cybersecurity service providers to improve your defenses and achieve compliance: RAMPxchange is the solution.

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Cybersecurity procurement made accessible.

The cybersecurity landscape is complex, and compliance requirements constantly evolve. As a result, you may lack confidence in procuring reputable cybersecurity services or in knowing what services your organization requires. Our dedicated RAMPxchange advisors will walk alongside you to secure the appropriate cybersecurity services that you, and your community, can trust.

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RAMPxchange supports public sector organizations such as:

Local, State, and Tribal Governments
Federal Government Agencies
Municipalities
Public School Districts (K-12)
Higher Education
Public Libraries

Public Safety and Emergency Services
Healthcare Organizations
Infrastructure and Utilities
Public Services and Social Programs
Regulatory Bodies and Commissions

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Tailored advice

Our dedicated advisors are industry experts who work as an extension of your team, helping to navigate compliance frameworks, craft solicitations, and manage post-award vendor relationships. Eliminate expensive consultations and receive tailored, expert advice at no additional cost.

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Verified vendor database

Our extensive verification process ensures all vendors are compliant and reputable businesses with the industry qualifications to address your unique cybersecurity challenges. Eliminate uncertainty and defend against ransomware and malware attacks, and third-party vulnerabilities.

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Efficient procurement

Complex procurement systems often cause delays in securing the services you need, when you need them. By onboarding RAMPxchange as a trusted vendor, you can efficiently conduct all cybersecurity purchases within our marketplace to minimize procurement approval processes and paperwork.

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Build strengthened cyber defenses within your budget.

Limited budgets for public sector cybersecurity investments often pressure your organization to prioritize cost over quality, leaving critical security needs unmet. Equally concerning, lengthy bidding and approval processes hinder acquiring the services you need to address urgent threats. RAMPxchange streamlines the RFP process, allowing you to explore pre-vetted cybersecurity vendor offerings, receive competitively priced proposals, plus manage payment and post-award activity in a single platform.

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Project & milestone management

Our platform allows you to manage active engagements, view deliverables awaiting review and approval, and monitor upcoming deadlines in one user-friendly dashboard. Plus, grant access to other members of your team to improve visibility and expedite your procurement processes.

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Finance & reporting tools

Manage all of your marketplace financial records in a single workspace. Access payables, review individual deliverable details, issue payments, and export necessary reports. Our platform consolidates all cybersecurity purchase activity and simplifies your operations.

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Guided procurement

With our expert advisor team and user-friendly platform, experience a simplified approach to procurement. Submit RFPs using one of our 35+ templates or upload your own. Host a public or private Q&A, review proposals, and select the bid that best meets your requirements, timeline, and budget.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does RAMPxchange cost?

New members gain platform access with a waived membership fee during the first year. As for service offering costs, this ranges based on scope of work, provider, and budget. Public solicitations within our marketplace provide an opportunity to drive competitive and transparent pricing among service providers as they contend for business. Service providers are subject to an 8% transaction fee.

How do you verify product and service providers?

We have a thorough verification protocol that analyzes each member for compliance, quality, and reliability. At a high level, this analysis includes a review of legal standing, financial health, company history, and more. Most notably, we conduct a reputation verification by manually vetting multiple references. Additionally, for vendors, we conduct a standards verification to ensure they hold relevant industry certifications and accreditations.

How do advisors help with compliance requirements?

Our advisor team offers expertise regarding procurement, technical, and cybersecurity challenges, in both private and public sector environments. We can assess your cybersecurity needs, provide insight into best practices, and help you craft solicitations. With extensive knowledge of leading cybersecurity frameworks such as CMMC, NIST 800-53, HIPAA, PCI, SOC 2, ISO 27001, evolving data privacy regulations like GDPR and CCPA, and StateRAMP and FedRAMP authorization requirements, we can provide tailored advice based on your goals, initiatives, and desired outcomes.

How long does it take to contract services?

Once you are approved within the platform and have completed your profile, you can create and publish a solicitation. You have the flexibility to set your own timeline and solicitation duration, including key RFx milestones such as Q&A periods and response deadlines. When creating your timeline, consider factors such as the scope of services required, the availability of qualified vendors, and the time needed to review submitted proposals. If you need assistance developing or reviewing your timeline, our dedicated advisor team is ready to support you.

What services can I purchase through RAMPxchange?

RAMPxchange offers access to verified cybersecurity vendors that offer 3PAO assessments, data protection and encryption, network security, CISO-as-a-service, employee training and awareness, endpoint security, regulatory framework compliance, incident response and backup planning, access control, vendor risk management, secure cloud usage, and more.

Can multiple people from my organization access RAMPxchange?

Yes. Depending on your organization, multiple stakeholders may need to access RAMPxchange to execute their individual responsibilities—from procurement, sales, project management, or risk compliance. Each user will have their own login credentials at no additional cost and will be tied to the same Organizational Profile to ensure a streamlined, connected experience. Additionally, each user can be given specific permissions (gating access to sensitive information as needed), ensuring each team member can access necessary information as relevant to their role.