What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe New York State Office of Information Technology Services requires a contractor to provide the BlazeMeter Continuous Testing Platform under a three-year contract. The scope covers Software as a Service delivery utilizing a hybrid cloud model, a graphical user interface self-service portal, API integration support, and data hosting restricted to the continental United States. Eligible bidders must be authorized resellers of BlazeMeter licenses and properly licensed to conduct business in the State of New York. Bidders must submit questions using Attachment 2 via email to [email protected] by November 23, 2026, at 2:30 PM. Final proposals must be submitted electronically to the same email address by December 21, 2026, at 2:30 PM, as hard copies are not accepted. The evaluation process includes a proposal completeness review conducted on a pass/fail basis to screen for adherence to all submission requirements.
Scope of work
- Four units of BlazeMeter CT: 5K Concurrent Variable Units (SKU: BZCT5K999)
- Software as a Service (SaaS) cloud delivery under a Hybrid Cloud deployment model
- Graphical user interface (GUI)/self-service portal and API integration support
- Licensing, usage, and 24x7x365 enterprise-level technical support configured for high availability
- Data hosting strictly within the Continental United States (CONUS)
- FedRAMP Authorized cloud solution on a .GOV platform
- Compliance with NYS ITS Security Standard S14-007 (Encryption) and Policy S14-006 (Authentication Tokens)
- Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery following current ITS Continuity of Operations Plan
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Proposal completeness review (participation and submission requirements) | Pass/Fail |
| Best meets programmatic needs (responsive and responsible bidder) | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Must be an authorized reseller of BlazeMeter licenses
- Must be properly licensed to conduct business in NYS or agree to become licensed within 30 calendar days of award letter
- Must qualify as a NYS-Certified M/WBE, NYS-Certified SDVOB, or NYS SBE
- Maintain and certify a Vendor Responsibility Questionnaire through the NYS VendRep System
- Must not be listed on the OGS prohibited vendors list
Documents to include with your response
- Attachment 1 – Eligibility Verification and Letter of Interest Form
- Attachment 3 – Bidder Financial Response Form
- New York State Required Certifications (upon request)
- Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreement (upon request)
- Vendor Responsibility Questionnaire / Proof of online VendRep certification (upon request)
- Proof of Workers’ Compensation Insurance (if applicable, upon request)
- Proof of Disability Benefits Coverage (if applicable, upon request)
- ST-220-CA Contractor’s Certification to Covered Agency (if applicable, upon request)
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Staffing Plan (upon request)
- EEO and MWBE Policy Statement (upon request)
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via email
- Instructions
- Submit via email to [email protected]. Subject line must include the solicitation number, 'Bid Submission', and bidder name. Files must not be password-protected or encrypted.