Cloud Computing and Data Hosting Services

The contract titled Cloud Computing and Data Hosting Services authorizes the provision of secure cloud infrastructure, platform, and software hosting solutions for Texas state agencies, with a strict requirement to meet TX-RAMP compliance standards. This includes data storage, virtualization services, access management, and other essential cloud capabilities designed to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of state data. All services must be delivered in alignment with Texas-specific cybersecurity and data governance requirements, ensuring that state information systems remain protected against unauthorized access and breaches. The contract is structured as a subcontract with a response deadline extending until May 19, 2031, indicating a long-term procurement window. It falls under NAICS code 518210, which classifies it as data processing, hosting, and related services. The Texas Department of Information Resources is the overseeing agency, responsible for managing procurement and ensuring vendor adherence to state mandates. While no specific office address or point of contact is listed, the contract’s performance is expected to serve agencies across the state, and all providers must demonstrate capability to support Texas’s evolving digital infrastructure needs under a secure, compliant framework.