Cybersecurity Products and Services

The Department of Information Resources (DIR) is soliciting responses for solicitation COOP2026SOL-00010 to provide Cybersecurity Products and Services to DIR customers in Texas. The scope is divided into two primary categories: products, including endpoint, network, data, application, cloud, identity and access management, operational, AI, and governance security; and services, covering vulnerability management, incident response, data backup, and virtual system infrastructure design. The contract term is estimated at two years with options for a two-year renewal, a one-year renewal, and a possible twelve-month extension. Award decisions are based on a weighted evaluation system consisting of pricing at 55% and capabilities, offerings, and service overview at 45%. Evaluation also considers the CPA Vendor Performance Tracking System and PDAA accessibility scores. Respondents may be disqualified for missing ACRs, incomplete VADSIRs, or deficient PDAA self-assessments. All responses must be submitted via the BidStamp VIS portal by February 10, 2027. Successful respondents must comply with various state and federal regulations, including the Texas Prompt Payment Act, TX-RAMP for cloud computing, and the Buy America Act. Invoicing is handled directly between the respondent and the customer. Required documentation includes a signed Response Certification Form, a Capabilities and Service Overview with specific page limits, and a pricing sheet in Excel format. Additionally, any proposed subcontracting requires a State of Texas Subcontracting Plan detailing the percentage of work awarded to certified VethUBs.