Digital Agency to Tender Government Cloud Security Audit Services

The Digital Agency has opened a general competitive bid using the comprehensive evaluation bidding method for information security audit services related to the Government Cloud (FY2026). The bid announcement was published in the Official Gazette (Extra Edition, Government Procurement Announcement Edition) dated September 10, 2026, and the procurement will be executed by Nobuhiro Komoto, Counselor for Accounting at the Digital Agency, who serves as the certifying officer.

This project involves outsourcing the information security audit related to the operation of the Government Cloud, the government’s common cloud infrastructure, providing an opportunity for IT and security companies to secure a contract. The procurement agency number is 027, the location number is 13, and the item classification number is categorized as 71・27.

Procurement Overview and Performance Conditions

The procurement title is “Information Security Audit Services Related to the Government Cloud (FY2026),” and the quantity is one set. The performance period is from the date of contract conclusion until March 31, 2027, and the performance location is as specified in the bid explanation documents. This project is subject to the electronic bidding function of the Government Electronic Procurement System (GEPS); however, paper bidding is permitted if electronic bidding is difficult.

• Bid Bond/Contract Performance Bond: Exempt
• Language/Currency: Japanese/Japanese Yen
• Contract Preparation: Required
• Winning Bid Price: The amount stated in the bid form plus the equivalent amount of consumption tax, etc. (10%)

Participation Qualifications and Selection Method

To participate in the bid, applicants must not fall under Articles 70 and 71 of the Budget, Settlement, and Accounting Order, and must be rated as Grade A, B, C, or D for “Provision of Services, etc.” in the Unified Qualifications for All Ministries and Agencies for FY2025, 2026, and 2027. Those currently under suspension of nomination are ineligible to participate.

The successful bidder will be determined using the comprehensive evaluation method from among bidders who propose a bid amount within the limit of the estimated price based on Article 79 of the Budget, Settlement, and Accounting Order and meet all the criteria for mandatory requirements specified in the bid explanation documents. Details are provided in the bid explanation documents.

Submission Deadlines and Contact Information

The deadline for submitting technical proposals is October 5, 2026, at 12:00 PM, and the deadline for submitting bid forms is October 16, 2026, at 3:00 PM. The bid opening will take place on October 19, 2026, at 3:00 PM at the Digital Agency Bid Room.

In principle, the bid explanation documents will be posted on the electronic procurement system from the date of this announcement. For inquiries, contact the Contract Section, Accounting Division, Strategy and Organization Group, Digital Agency (20th Floor, Tokyo Garden Terrace Kioicho, 1-3 Kioicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Contact: Rei Koizumi, Tel: 070-7416-9924).

Impact on Readers

This tender is for a project responsible for the security audit of the government’s common cloud infrastructure, representing a significant contract opportunity for IT and security companies with a proven track record in information security auditing and cloud operations. As this work directly impacts the assurance of Government Cloud reliability, the successful bidder will be required to possess high auditing capabilities and the ability to comply with government procurement requirements.

Source: Official Gazette Extra Edition, Government Procurement Notice (September 10, 2026) “Tender Notice” — Digital Agency “Information Security Audit Services for Government Cloud (FY2026)” Open Competitive Bidding (Procuring Entity Number 027). Document Reference: 20260910c001690001.