UC Systemwide Procurement established a UC-wide agreement with CrowdStrike as of July 18, 2026, for Falcon Complete managed detection and response services and related endpoint security capabilities designed to improve threat detection, incident response, and overall cybersecurity posture across UC.
CalUsource contract: #2026004932
Purchasing Information and Contacts:
Centralized purchasing model through UCOP – contact your local CrowdStrike representative:
| Representative | UC Location |
|---|---|
408/425-9689 | All UC Campus Locations |
925/323-5978 | UCD / UCSD Health Locations |
206/850-6652 | UCI / UCLA / UCR / UCSF Health Locations |
Benefits to UC
- 61% in cost reduction versus initial pricing, with all UC locations able to transition to the new pricing structure
- Major compliance step in securing UC's digital ecosystem to elevate cybersecurity practices
- Negotiated terms with Appendix DS (Level 4 protections), Appendix BAA and Appendix GDPR
Key Stakeholder Collaboration = Success
Adapting CrowdStrike's standard model to UC's public-sector and systemwide requirements for cyber risk allocation, data security and privacy obligations, incident notification and response requirements was challenging, but close coordination among Procurement, Legal, Cybersecurity, Privacy, Risk, and CIO stakeholders made it happen.
Negotiation Team
Michael Wegmann (SWP) | Monte Ratzlaff (IT Security) | Sajjad Matin (Cyber Security) | Charlie Goodrich (Risk) | Al Lavassani (Privacy) | Hillary Kalay, Emily Berger (OGC)
Questions?
Michael Wegmann | Interim IT Category Director | UC Systemwide Procurement