University of Illinois System
Exemption #9DGS2604
Announcement of an Exempt Purchase
Award Info Published Wednesday May 20, 2026
Veris Group LLC dba Coalfire FederalChantilly, VA
- Amount: An estimated $500,000
- Terms: An estimated start date of 5/18/2026 through 6/30/2029
- Renewals: None
Summary
Vendors
1 total
0 BEP vendors
0 VBP vendors
0 Small businesses
The University award process may be delayed as this award goes through a state approval process.
First published Wednesday, May 20, 2026
The University awarded a contract for Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification.
This purchase is for a Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC). This purchase will consist of a mock assessments followed by CMMC certification assessments.
This purchase is exempt from the usual selection processes of the Procurement Code because the procurement expenditure is for performing sponsored research and other sponsored activities under grants and contracts funded by the sponsor or by sources other than State appropriations. (30 ILCS 500 / 1-13(b)(8)) This expenditure is necessary to continue to perform sponsored research under grants and contracts funded by the sponsor.
For instructions on how to obtain a comprehensive purchase description, disclosure or contract forms, contact:
Daniel Szajna
System Purchasing and Support Services
507 E Green Street
Suite 501, MC-407
Champaign, IL 61820
Phone: (217) 333-2650
FAX: (217) 239-6760
System Purchasing and Support Services
507 E Green Street
Suite 501, MC-407
Champaign, IL 61820
Phone: (217) 333-2650
FAX: (217) 239-6760
The State of Illinois has a policy to encourage prospective vendors to hire qualified veterans, minorities, females, persons with disabilities and ex-offenders.