Cyber Town - Hardware in the Loop

Location:	Mississippi
Posted:	Apr 15, 2026
Due:	Apr 16, 2026
Agency:	State Government of Mississippi
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	A - Research and development
Solicitation No:	86-20260317142622 MGCCC
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March 15, 2026

RETURN TO:

MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE

DISTRICT PURCHASING OFFICE – HARRISON HALL

PO BOX 609

51 MAIN STREET

PERKINSTON, MS 39573-0609

Instructions to Bidders:

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College will receive sealed bids in the District Purchasing Office, Harrison

Hall, Perkinston, MS 39573-0609, until 2:00 pm, Thursday, April 16, 2026. Next day (over-night) delivery is

not guaranteed for Perkinston, MS.

Bids will not be considered unless the attached form is used for bidding.

Sealed proposals must be submitted in one of the following ways:

1. Physical document to include (1) one complete signed hard copy and a non-returnable flash drive of the

proposal.

2. Electronic document submitted to the college via Central Bidding at

https://www.centralauctionhouse.com/rfpc10330-mississippi-gulf-coast-community-college.html

ALL BIDS SHALL BE NET. BIDS SHALL BE FIRM: For ninety (90) days after bid opening date

BIDS SHALL BE FOB: MGCCC –Harrison County Campus

MARK ALL ENVELOPES:

with Title of Bid & Bid No.

BID Name- Cyber Town – Hardware in the Loop

BID No.-26-03-010

Please indicate if you are a minority/woman owned business. Yes _____ No _____

The lowest and best bid will be considered. The college reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids and

to waive any informalities in bidding. It is the intention of the college to award this job to one vendor.

Force Majeure Event: If the college is closed for any reason and prevents the opening of bids at the advertised

date and time, all bids received shall be publicly opened and read aloud on the next business day that the agency

shall be open and at the previously advertised time.

For additional information contact Kortney Woodard, District Office, 51 Main Street, Perkinston, MS, 39573,

(601) 928-6297 and/or email to: kortney.woodard@mgccc.edu

Sincerely,

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)

CYBER TOWN-HARDWARE IN THE LOOP

RFP #26-03-010

Overview

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College (“District”) invites qualified Vendors to submit a

proposal in response to this Request for Proposal (RFP), for the design and production of a compact

3D city model, Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and Operational Technology (OT) trainers to

provide hands-on learning for critical infrastructure protection.

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is a large, public community college with a mission

to meet the educational and community needs in George, Harrison, Jackson, and Stone counties

through workforce pathways, certificates, diplomas, and associate transfer and applied degrees.

The District is in need of a Cyber Town to be located at the Harrison County Campus. The goal is

to obtain 3D printed Cyber Towns with ICS and OT trainers that allow students and instructors to

utilize training modules to simulate real-world scenarios and environments such as infrastructure

issues, power, water, and more.

The proposal will undergo a competitive bid process and will be awarded to a company that, in the

opinion of the District, is best qualified to service the District and best responds to the request for

proposals.

Proposal submission should explain the Vendor’s ability to respond to the scope of services. The

proposal should be organized and appropriately delineated to address each specific area within the

RFP. The District reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals and to contract in the

best interest of the District. Please provide, in your proposal, the following specific information:

1. The ability to provide the District with required design and production components of 3D

Town Models, training modules and ICS/OT trainers.

2. A demonstration on how the systems integrate with the MGCCC existing cyber-lab system

and it must be able to function as a stand-alone training system.

3. The proposal must identify a pricing structure for the Cyber Towns and all alternatives

offered to the District. The proposal should include specific pricing on all design

components that are to be included.

The submitted proposals must be dated and signed by an authorized representative of your

organization. Proposals are requested as specified. If the description of your offer differs in any

way, a detailed explanation must follow.

Section 1: Base Bid Items and Alternates

Base Bid Items

1. ICS/OT Cybersecurity Training Kit

Scope:

Portable, modular systems for hands-on Industrial Control Systems/Operational Technology

(ICS/OT) cybersecurity education.

Components:

• Engineering Workstation

• Industrial Human-Machine Interface (HMI)

• ICS Firewall/Security Appliance

• Simulated Tiered Network

• Windows/Linux Virtual Machines (VMs)

Features:

• Supports Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) programming, threat detection, and

network defense

• Customizable modules & exercises

• Scalable for concurrent users

• Portable for on-site or classroom use

• Includes setup support and documentation

Delivery:

• Assembled Unit-Includes all required cabling, documentation, and configuration.

Installation and content walk-through provided onsite or virtually.

2. Cyber-Physical 3D Training Models

Scope:

Four (4) 2’ x 3’ 3D-printed city with cyber-physical assets and visual feedback systems.

Components:

• 3D illuminated model with interactive systems (e.g., power, traffic, water)

• Representation of the MS Gulf Coast cities and areas of importance

• Control software for scenario-based simulation

• VMs for exercises

Features:

• Visual, interactive ICS/OT training

• Supports custom scenarios and CTF integration

• Durable and portable

• Instructor materials and support included

• A working cyber-physical system that includes controllers, sensors, and networked

hardware

Delivery:

• Assembled Unit. Includes all required cabling, documentation, and configuration.

Installation and content walk-through provided onsite or virtually.

3. Alternates

Alternate 1: Mobile ICS Wall Display

Scope:

A large-format, mobile ICS simulation environment ("wall on wheels") for in-depth OT training.

Specifications:

• Dimensions: 5 feet x 6 feet (or equivalent)

• Assets include ICS components such as HMIs, PLCs, firewalls, switches, and indicators

• Real-time, functional ICS simulation (e.g., working water tank that fills/drains during

exercises)

Features:

• Highly visual, hands-on engagement for learners

• Real-world industrial system simulation

• Allows configurable learning objectives

• Supports training for multiple concurrent users, subject to system configuration

• Portable for classrooms, labs, and event spaces

• Setup and onboarding support included

Delivery:

• Fully assembled, mobile unit. Includes all required cabling, documentation, and

configuration. Installation and content walk-through provided virtually or onsite.

Alternate 2: Customized Capture-the-Flag (CTF) Challenge Package

Scope:

A curated collection of scenario-based cybersecurity CTF challenges for various skill levels.

Specifications:

• Preconfigured VMs for import to customer-provided server

• Custom challenges aligned to client learning goals

• Scenarios can range from beginner to advanced and be ICS/OT specific

• Designed for both individual and group engagement

Features:

• No limit on the number of participants

• Fully customer-owned and reusable across cohorts

• Integrates with training kits and physical models

• Includes answer keys and instructional documentation

Delivery:

• VMs and documentation delivered digitally. Includes all required cabling, documentation,

and configuration. Installation and content walk-through provided virtually or onsite.

Alternate 3: Browser-Based Cybersecurity Simulation Game

Scope:

A browser-based cybersecurity simulation multiplayer game that is adjustable by grade band

Specifications:

• browser-based multiplayer game

• accessible on phones, tablets, Chromebooks, and computers

• Fully functional without software downloads or plugin requirements

• Game-style format with live participation by individuals or teams

• Instructor-admin interface allowing creation, editing, and removal of questions

• Adjustment of difficulty levels by grade band (elementary, middle, high school)

• Configuration of time limits, scoring thresholds, and success/failure conditions

• Scenario-driven gameplay simulating a cybersecurity incident (e.g., infrastructure

disruption, utility compromise, or school network breach)

• Gameplay requires participants to collaboratively respond under a defined time limit

• Game outcomes dynamically change based on participant decisions

Features:

• Real-time success and failure states with visible consequences

• Failure to meet required thresholds triggers a simulated incident escalation

• Successful completion prevents or resolves the simulated incident

• Highly visual, hands-on engagement for learners

• Integrated live-action environmental feedback component using vendor-supplied

hardware (e.g., camera, sensor, or indicator)

• Vendor-supplied hardware must include at minimum one physical device that produces

observable real-world feedback in response to gameplay outcomes

• Hardware activation is directly tied to in-game success or failure states

• Supports training for multiple concurrent users, subject to system configuration

• Does not require the collection of personally identifiable student data

Delivery:

• Browser-based system with integrated hardware components. Includes all required

hardware, documentation, and configuration. Installation and content walk-through

provided onsite or virtually.

This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.

Smart Number	86-20260317142622 MGCCC	Advertised Date	04/15/2026 2:00 PM
RFx #	3170035512	Submission Date	04/16/2026 2:00 PM
RFx Status	Open	Major Procurement Category	COMMODITIES
RFx Opening Date	N/A	Sub Procurement Category	EQUIPMENT - TECHNOLOGY
RFx Type	MDA - RFx
Agency	MPTAP
RFx Description	Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College will receive sealed bids in the District Purchasing Office, Harrison Hall, Perkinston, MS 39573-0609, until 2:00 pm, Thursday, April 16, 2026. Next day (over-night) delivery is not guaranteed for Perkinston, MS. ALL BIDS SHALL BE NET. BIDS SHALL BE FIRM: For ninety (90) days after bid opening date BIDS SHALL BE FOB: MGCCC - Harrison County Campus MARK ALL ENVELOPES: BID Name- Cyber Town - Hardware in the Loop with Title of Bid & Bid No. BID No.-26-03-010

PRODUCT CATEGORY	PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
92005	Serv CompAppCloud

Cyber Town - Hardware in the Loop

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