Managed Network Services (MNS)

The Texas Department of Information Resources is soliciting proposals for Managed Network Services through Solicitation Number DIR-CPO-STS-609, aiming to establish a vendor partnership under its Shared Technology Services program to support eligible state and local government customers. Interested parties must submit responses by the deadline of September 4, 2026, in strict accordance with the specified format outlined in the Request for Offer, ensuring compliance with all technical, operational, and administrative requirements. The contract is intended to deliver scalable, secure, and reliable network infrastructure and management services tailored to the needs of public sector entities across Texas. The solicitation is open to qualified Respondents who meet the outlined criteria, with no set-aside provisions specified, and is categorized under the SLED government sector. Point of contact for all inquiries is Cassandra Holmes, reachable via email at enterprise609@dir.texas.gov or phone at 512-475-4873. Proposals must address the full scope of Managed Network Services as defined by DIR, and all submissions will be evaluated based on the parameters detailed in the RFO. The contract will be administered through DIR’s enterprise procurement system, with additional information available via the provided Texas SmartBuy portal link.