SB 2755

An act to amend section 25-53-5, mississippi code of 1972, to create additional powers and responsibilities for the department of information technology services; To authorize its to establish and administer procurement lists for certain purposes; To provide for coverage of technology and telecommunications hardware not otherwise available through procurement; To authorize award of certain procurements based on best value; To require its to establish and maintain a manufacturer-based procurement framework for cybersecurity hardware, cybersecurity software, and associated services; To provide for establishment of cybersecurity manufacturer-based procurement framework; To provide that any cybersecurity manufacturer meeting minimum standards shall be eligible for inclusion IN the cybersecurity manufacturer-based procurement framework; To authorize eligible entities to select cybersecurity products OR services from any qualified manufacturer under the framework; To prescribe eligible users; To stipulate that procurements under this act shall remain subject to oversight by the department of finance and administration, the public procurement review board and the state auditor; And for related purposes.