Office of Information Services Veracode Software License Renewal

The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) is seeking a vendor to provide Veracode software subscriptions and licenses, including premier-plus technical support, eLearning applications, static and dynamic analysis tools, and security labs, to enhance application security and prevent vulnerabilities. The contract aims to ensure that only secure, clean code is deployed into production environments, supporting the department’s cybersecurity objectives for the fiscal year 2025 (SFY25) and beyond. The initial contract period is expected to commence upon the signature of the department’s director or designee and will run until June 30, 2025. There is an option to renew the contract for two additional one-year periods, extending the final renewal to June 30, 2027, contingent upon satisfactory performance, continued funding, and approval, potentially subject to approval by the Controlling Board. The contract, with a value estimated between $500,000 and $2,000,000, is part of a solicitation (SRC0000022805) posted on August 20, 2024, with a response deadline of September 4, 2024. It covers services for the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services’ Information Services division, with the initial costs shared with the Department of Children and Families during SFY25, and subsequent costs solely borne by ODJFS in later years. A key compliance requirement involves an Affirmation and Disclosure Form, which mandates the contractor’s acknowledgment of restrictions on offshore services and data location, including prohibitions related to Russian entities, and requires disclosure of all service and data locations. This form must be signed by authorized personnel and incorporated into the contract to ensure adherence to state policies and transparency.