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SCADA Cybersecurity Services

Closes in 14 days 09 Sep 2026 00:00 UTC

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IT fit 60 Cybersecurity services for SCADA, small shop with cyber expertise could bid, but may need specialized experience.

Our call:

AI workability

Bid call: MAYBE The work is largely AI-assistable for documentation and analysis, but the pre-qualification requires demonstrated SCADA/ICS/OT experience in water/wastewater, which the shop lacks. On-site and specialized OT assessment work limits AI majority. Bid only if a qualified OT security partner/subcontractor is secured and Bonfire/security requirements are confirmed.

DeliverableModeAI shareHoursNotes
Pre-qualification submission package
Bonfire response including firm profile, experience, methodology, and qualifications. 		ai assisted 80% 80 AI drafts and formats; human verifies SCADA/OT experience claims and approves final submission.
Cybersecurity assessment plan / methodology
Approach for assessing water/wastewater SCADA and OT environments, aligned to standards. 		ai assisted 70% 120 AI generates draft from NIST CSF/IEC 62443; human tailors to facility constraints and client context.
On-site facility and asset discovery/inventory
Physical visits to identify SCADA/OT assets, network topology, and operational dependencies. 		human only 10% 200 Requires on-site presence, operator interviews, and physical observation; AI only organizes notes.
SCADA/OT vulnerability assessment and analysis
Safe testing, configuration review, and analysis of control system vulnerabilities. 		human only 30% 250 Active testing on live OT systems requires human expertise; AI assists with log and data analysis.
Risk assessment and gap analysis report
Documented findings, risk ratings, and gaps against cybersecurity frameworks. 		ai assisted 60% 200 AI drafts report structure and content; human validates findings and risk ratings.
Remediation roadmap and recommendations
Prioritized actions to improve cybersecurity resilience and support future risk mitigation. 		ai assisted 50% 150 AI synthesizes recommendations; human prioritizes based on operational impact and budget.
Stakeholder workshops and presentations
Facilitated sessions with municipal stakeholders to present findings and discuss next steps. 		human only 20% 100 Human facilitation required; AI prepares slides and summaries.
Training materials and documentation
Cybersecurity awareness and operational documentation for client staff. 		ai agent 85% 100 AI can produce end-to-end with light human review for accuracy and tone.

Risks

  • low Third-party Bonfire platform registration and/or fees may be required
    Mitigation: Register early and budget for any platform fees.
  • high No demonstrated SCADA/ICS/OT water/wastewater experience
    Mitigation: Partner with an experienced OT security firm or hire a senior SCADA/OT consultant.
  • medium No facility security clearance held by the shop
    Mitigation: Confirm clearance requirements in full documents; if required, partner or no-go.
  • medium On-site work at water/wastewater facilities
    Mitigation: Plan site visits, complete safety training, and coordinate closely with facility operators.
  • medium Short response window (~3 weeks)
    Mitigation: Use AI drafting to accelerate proposal preparation and assign team immediately.
  • low No estimated value or detailed contract terms
    Mitigation: Seek clarification from the contracting authority before bidding.

Human roles needed

  • SCADA/OT cybersecurity lead · 35% — Must interpret control system behavior, run safe tests, and validate findings.
  • On-site assessor / field engineer · 25% — Physical presence at water/wastewater facilities required for asset discovery and stakeholder interviews.
  • Project manager / client liaison · 20% — Facilitates workshops, manages client relationships, and coordinates multi-municipality stakeholders.
  • Senior reviewer / accountable executive · 20% — Provides professional sign-off, quality assurance, and contractual accountability.

Why not more AI

  • Cannot safely execute active vulnerability scans or penetration tests on live SCADA/OT systems without risking process disruption.
  • Cannot perform physical asset discovery or on-site observations at water/wastewater facilities.
  • Lacks professional judgment and accountability for security findings and remediation priorities.
  • Cannot replace demonstrated SCADA/ICS/OT experience required for pre-qualification.
  • Cannot sign contracts or hold liability/insurance.

Suggested delivery stack

  • LLM-based document drafting and summarization (e.g., Claude, GPT) for proposals, reports, and training materials.
  • RAG/knowledge base over NIST CSF, IEC 62443, and CIS Controls to ground recommendations.
  • Python/pandas for data cleaning and analysis of asset inventories and assessment data.
  • Automated report generation pipeline (e.g., Markdown to PDF/DOCX) to speed deliverables.
  • Project collaboration tools (e.g., Notion, Slack) for AI-assisted workflow and client communication.
  • If allowed, passive OT inventory/network monitoring tools for data collection; active scanning remains human-led.
Requirements & compliance (3)
RefRequirementKindCompliance
Submission method Respondents must submit their responses electronically through Bonfire. Submissions made through any other method will not be accepted.
We can register and submit via Bonfire; no physical submission required.		 mandatory met
Procurement documents All procurement documents, communications, addenda, and electronic submissions will be managed through the Bonfire Portal.
Requires Bonfire account; monitor portal for addenda and clarifications.		 mandatory met
Qualification Qualified firms with demonstrated experience in Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Industrial Control Systems (ICS), Operational Technology (OT), and cybersecurity services related to critical water and wastewater infrastructure.
Shop has general cyber expertise but no documented SCADA/ICS/OT water/wastewater experience; may need partner or subcontractor.		 mandatory gap
Evaluation criteria & key dates
  • Not specified · Not provided — No evaluation criteria in available documents; likely pre-qualification based on demonstrated experience and qualifications.
  • 2026-08-19 — Publication date
  • 2026-09-09 14:00 EDT — Closing date and time
  • 2026-08-20 — Date modified
Assumptions & gaps

Assumptions

  • Available documents are limited to a pre-qualification notice; detailed scope and evaluation criteria may be in attached Bonfire documents not provided.
  • No security clearance is explicitly required, but may be in full procurement documents.
  • Contract duration is 12 months; effort estimate assumes one assessment cycle across multiple facilities.
  • AI tools can be used for drafting and analysis, but final deliverables require human expert review.
  • The shop can register for Bonfire and submit electronically.

Gaps in source documents

  • Source documents are thin: only notice and high-level scope items; no detailed SOW, evaluation criteria, or pricing schedule.
  • No security clearance, insurance, or bonding requirements stated in provided facts.
  • No estimated contract value or budget.
  • No physical work details or site list.
  • No certifications required listed, but SCADA/OT experience is mandatory.
  • Evaluation criteria absent from provided facts.

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Buyer
Town of Bridgewater
Type
municipal
Location
Town of Bridgewater
Notice type
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Published
19 Aug 2026
Closes
09 Sep 2026 00:00 UTC
GSIN
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UNSPSC
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Description

SCADA Cybersecurity Services

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SAP Ariba system maintenance SAP Ariba will be unavailable for scheduled maintenance at the times listed below. We apologize for any inconvenience. Saturday, August 22 from 8:00 pm until 11:59 pm (EDT) Buy Canadian Policy The Government of Canada has introduced new policies to protect, build, and transform Canadian industries. Check out Buy Canadian Policy for more information on what this could mean for you. SCADA Cybersecurity Services Solicitation number RFPQ2026-01 Publication date 2026/08/19 Closing date and time 2026/09/09 14:00 EDT Status Status Open Time to closing 18 days 16:24 hours Create a notification to follow this notice Follow this notice How to bookmark this notice Bookmark this notice Description Municipal Shared Services (MSS), operating under the legal name Municipal Joint Services Board (MJSB), invites qualified firms to submit responses to this Request for Pre-Qualification (RFPQ) on behalf of the Town of Bridgewater (TOB), Public Service Commission of Bridgewater (PSCB), the Municipality of the District of Lunenburg (MODL), and the Town of Mahone Bay (TOMB). The purpose of this RFPQ is to identify and shortlist qualified respondents with demonstrated experience in Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Industrial Control Systems (ICS), Operational Technology (OT), and cybersecurity services related to critical water and wastewater infrastructure. This RFPQ represents the first stage of a two-stage procurement process. Respondents shortlisted through this process may be invited to participate in a subsequent Request for Proposals (RFP), which will include detailed project requirements, deliverables, and evaluation criteria. The anticipated scope includes cybersecurity assessments of water and wastewater treatment facilities and associated SCADA and operational technology environments, with the objective of improving cybersecurity resilience and supporting future risk mitigation initiatives. All procurement documents, communications, addenda, and electronic submissions will be managed through the Bonfire Portal. Respondents must submit their responses electronically through Bonfire. Submissions made through any other method will not be accepted. https://bridgewater.bonfirehub.ca/portal/?tab=login Cost of acquiring documents: Not Applicable Terms of payment for acquiring documents: Not Applicable Tender notices on CanadaBuys published for Nova Scotia Public Sector Entities may not reflect amendments. For tender documents and up-to-date addenda, refer to the Nova Scotia Procurement Portal: https://procurement-portal.novascotia.ca/tenders/RFPQ2026-01 For additional detail on contract duration, refer to the tender documents. Note that in some cases, third-party hosting platform registration and/or fees may be required to review related documents, or to submit tender responses. Show more description Show less description Contract duration The estimated contract period will be 12 month(s). Trade agreements Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) Partner with another business Are you interested in partnering with other businesses for this opportunity? Add your company to the list of businesses who are interested in partnering . This list does not replace or affect the tendering procedures for this procurement process. Businesses are still required to respond to bid solicitations, and to compete based on the set criteria. For more information please read the Terms of use . Contact information Contracting organization Organization Town of Bridgewater Address 60 Pleasant Street Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, B4V 3X9 Canada Contracting authority Annalise Wentzell Annalise.Wentzell@bridgewater.ca Buying organization(s) Organization Town of Bridgewater Bidding details Full details for this tender opportunity are available on a third-party site Click on the button below to be directed to this website. Note that on the third-party site you may need an account to view and/or bid on this tender. Information

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