Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to secure a renewed software license for Burp Suite for the State Security Agency (SSA). The procurement aims to ensure uninterrupted access to essential web application security testing tools, supporting the agency’s ongoing cybersecurity, vulnerability assessment, and penetration testing operations.

Scope

• Supply and renewal of a valid Burp Suite software license.
• Delivery of the license in accordance with the agency’s operational and technical environment.
• Full compliance with South African public sector procurement regulations, including tax clearance, Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) verification, and submission of all prescribed statutory bidding forms.

Technical Requirements

While detailed technical specifications are referenced separately in the official documentation, the core technical expectations include:

• Provision of an active, non-expired Burp Suite license compatible with the agency’s existing systems.
• Ensuring the software remains updated and supported according to the vendor’s standard licensing and maintenance terms.
• Submission of a formal quotation detailing the total cost inclusive of VAT, along with evidence of authorized distribution or reseller status for the software.

Skills Requirements

No specialized technical or professional skills are explicitly mandated for this procurement. However, bidders are expected to demonstrate:

• Legal and commercial capacity to supply licensed software within South Africa.
• Ability to maintain valid tax compliance and Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration.
• Competence in preparing accurate quotations and submitting required compliance documentation, including B-BBEE status certificates or sworn affidavits.

Explanation of Key Terms

80/20 Preference Point System: A procurement evaluation methodology where 80% of the scoring weight is allocated to price competitiveness and 20% to B-BBEE status levels. Bidders achieve higher scores by offering competitive pricing and demonstrating stronger empowerment credentials.

Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN: A unique identifier issued by the South African Revenue Service (SARS) that verifies a bidder’s tax standing. It must be submitted with the bid; alternatively, a valid CSD number may be provided if a PIN is unavailable.

Burp Suite: An industry-standard integrated platform for web application security testing. It provides automated scanning, proxy interception, and manual exploitation tools to identify and remediate vulnerabilities in web applications and APIs.