158-27-025 Postman Subscription Licenses

The Virginia Retirement System (VRS) is soliciting bids under solicitation number 158-27-025 to establish a contract with a software publisher or authorized reseller for fifteen Postman Enterprise 2026 annual subscription licenses. These licenses are intended to support developers in building, testing, documenting, and managing APIs. The contract includes a one-year initial term commencing upon subscription activation, with an option to renew for two consecutive one-year periods. In addition to the licenses, the selected vendor must provide Postman Implementation Quickstart services, which encompass virtual project planning, configuration assessment, advanced security administration testing, training on domain capture and key rotation, and a final summation meeting with up to ten hours of post-engagement support. The contract is governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia and requires strict adherence to state and federal regulations, including anti-discrimination laws, the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, and the Virginia Public Procurement Act. Award priority is given to DSBSD-certified micro or small businesses. Bidders must submit fixed pricing via eVA, and the award will be made to the responsive and responsible bidder on a grand total basis. Key deliverables must be provided within 30 calendar days after receipt of order, and the software will be subject to an annual VRS IT Security Review. Required documentation for submission includes authorizations to transact business in Virginia, a substitute W-9, vendor references, and the applicable License Agreement Addendum.