What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe Department of Information Resources is seeking offers for Cybersecurity Products and Services. This is a subsequent procurement to DIR-CPO-TMP-550. Evaluation includes pass/fail criteria such as financial stability and Dun and Bradstreet reporting. Respondents must provide an accurate DUNS number on Exhibit A Response Certification Form.
Scope of work
- Data/File Security Hardware/Software, to Include Encryption
- Threat Alert, Monitoring, and Biometric Authentication System Software
- Utilities: Back-up, Firewall, Network Management, Recovery, Security, Virus Protection
- Communication Security Systems and Card Access Security Services
- Security and Safety Consulting and Cybersecurity Program Evaluation
- Continuous Scanning for Vulnerabilities and Threats, and Multi-Factor Authentication
- Networking Services, Including Installation, Security, and Maintenance
- Cybersecurity Awareness Training and Identity Theft Protection / Data Security Services
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Pricing (Exhibit D) | 55% |
| Exhibit B: Capabilities, Offerings, and Service Overview | 45% |
| Dun and Bradstreet financial stability | Pass/Fail |
| Exhibit C State of Texas Subcontracting Plan (SP) | Pass/Fail |
| EIR Accessibility (ACR, VADSIR, PDAA) | Pass/Fail |
Minimum qualifications
- Accurate DUNS number matching legal entity name and address
- Maintain evidence of financial stability
- Score of C or higher in the Vendor Performance System
- Compliance with federal SAM debarment and OFAC Terrorism List requirements
- Compliance with Immigration and Nationality Act and IIRIRA
- Signed Letters of Authorization from manufacturer or publisher if not manufacturer
- Current and former State employee disclosures for Respondent and subcontractors
Documents to include with your response
- Exhibit A: Response Certification Form
- Exhibit A1: Exceptions Table
- Exhibit B: Capabilities, Offerings, and Service Overview
- Exhibit C: State of Texas Subcontracting Plan
- Exhibit D: Pricing Sheet
- Exhibit E: EDGAR Certification Form (if applicable)
- Exhibit F: PDAA Self-Assessment Questionnaire
- Exhibit G: ACR (VPAT)
- Exhibit H: VADSIR (if applicable)
- Letters of Authorization (if not manufacturer/publisher)
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via BidStamp Vendor Information System (VIS) Portal
- Instructions
- Respondents must submit through the BidStamp VIS portal using a three-letter identifier preceding each named file. Must also submit product pricing on DIR's Automated Pricing Form in BidStamp VIS.