Technology Partner Program

The Overwatch Foundation believes that no organization can combat the cyber threat posed by our adversaries alone. We invite local technology partners to strengthen and speed up the delivery of each of our grant programs within the regions in which they operate. Becoming an Overwatch Technology Partner enables your business to participate in all of Overwatch’s Fast-Track programs, as well.

Submit the form below to apply to work with us to extend our reach through regional diversity (e.g., organizations with headquarters in more remote locations) or to enhance our technical depth to more efficiently deliver our solutions and serve our mission.

OVW Technology Partner Requirements

  • Maintain a total business revenue of at least $1,000,000 per year;

  • Register with and remain in good standing in the State of New Hampshire;

  • Remain current on all tax obligations and have no tax liens;

  • Pledge to match or beat all State Contract rates on software and hardware provided to Overwatch’s operations and grantees to maintain OVW’s “zero mark-up” promise;

  • Employ at least one engineer who has an active cybersecurity certification (i.e., CISSP, CISM, GICSP, GRID, GCIP, GCCC, CASP+) and that engineer is preferably the one performing or leading the Overwatch solution activities;

  • Pursue retention agreements with Overwatch clients and/or customers with the guarantee Program Participant will continue such relationship following Overwatch’s implementation process and after termination of the State Contract, absent any bad faith action by the client and/or customer;

  • Provide timely (defined as within two weeks’ time) quotes and/or other assessment feedback required, as well as scheduling of solution delivery, to the Overwatch client and/or customer.

Preferred Partner Requirements

For partners interested in an even greater impact, we offer the option to become a Preferred Partner. Overwatch Preferred Partners are pursued for surge capacity or other specialty projects or skills needed for effective and efficient Program delivery to clients and/or customers that are not part of existing business relationships with the Partner. Any customers that apply to OVW grant programs from an Overwatch Technology Partner will be given priority in grant delivery.

Preferred partners must meet the requirements for the Technology Partner Program in addition to the requirements below:

  • Maintain a diverse workforce, with at least 20% of your workforce coming from underrepresented populations in the technology sector;

  • Maintain a drug-free workplace, including clear drug screenings (federal 5 panel) for all employees providing work on any OVW program;

  • Maintain adequate business insurance in the amounts set by our State Contract, and an additional $2,000,000.00 in cyber insurance limits beyond the State Contract requirements;

  • Any employee initiating work on an OVW program must pass a criminal background check and obtain an ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity certificate (or provide proof of a currently maintained higher level cybersecurity focused certification) within 90 days of the start of the relationship;

  • Agree to and abide by Overwatch’s breach notification policies and directives;

  • Retain legal counsel or have an in-house staff attorney at all times;

Fast-Track Programs

Once you’re established as an Overwatch Technology Program, your business will be eligible to participate in any of Overwatch’s Fast-Track Programs.

Our Fast-Track Programs are designed to move more quickly than our standard “In a Box” program because there is already a strong relationship between the entity and their technology partner, as well as an agreed-upon adoption of Overwatch’s technology solutions.

Fast-Track to .GOV

Fast-Track to Water System Cybersecurity

Frequently Asked Questions

  • No, there is no charge to become a Technology Partner.

  • No.

  • No, a Technology Partner does not need to be in New Hampshire. However, our grant programs currently only serve New Hampshire entities.

Learn more about OVW’s Technology Partner Program

If you have questions about OVW’s Technology Partner Program, please fill out the form and a member of the OVW team will get back to you.