TIBCO MFT SFTP Software Maintenance

The Florida Department of Education is seeking a single-source provider for the maintenance of TIBCO MFT SFTP software, a critical component for secure file transfers across its network, including interactions with counties, colleges, universities, and external vendors. The solicitation, numbered SSM 2026-043, is a non-competitive acquisition justified under Florida Statutes and administrative rules due to the proprietary nature of the TIBCO software, which is essential for encrypted, automated, and manual file exchanges integrated with the department’s mainframe systems and Single Sign-On infrastructure. The estimated contract value is $97,472.20 for a one-year period running from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, with performance centered in Tallahassee, Florida, though services support statewide operations. Respondents must submit a detailed description of their ability to provide the required maintenance services via email to Rhonda Forbes by 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time on May 21, 2026, and no formal proposal format, page limits, or submission portal is specified. The acquisition does not include a standard FAR clause section, evaluation factors, inspection criteria, invoicing instructions, or certified representations typically found in competitive procurements, as it is grounded in sole-source justification under state law. No packaging, delivery, or FOB terms apply since the service is digital and involves software support rather than physical goods. Contract administration responsibilities are assigned to internal personnel, including contract manager Kelly Pacchioli and primary point of contact Rhonda Forbes, but no formal Contracting Officer’s Representative, Technical Representative, or Procurement Contracting Officer roles are designated. Payment details, accounting codes, and invoicing procedures are not outlined, and no option periods or renewal terms are mentioned, indicating a straightforward one-year maintenance arrangement contingent upon the vendor’s ability to meet the software’s operational and security requirements.