Awarded via DIR-IT 298603 and DIR-CPO-5371. HW Data Domain for TIERS Winter Data Center.

AHEAD, Inc. has been awarded a state contract (HHSTX-5-0000378768) by Texas through the Department of Information Resources (DIR) utilizing solicitation numbers DIR-IT 298603 and DIR-CPO-5371. The contract appears focused on providing hardware for the Texas Integrated Eligibility Redesign System (TIERS) Winter Data Center, specifically involving network and data infrastructure components. The awarded contract covers multiple United Nations Standard Products and Services Code (UNSPSC) categories including network security equipment, network interface cards, optical network receive cards, peripheral component interconnect (PCI) cards, and subscriber identity module (SIM) cards.

The contract, dated August 13, 2025, is categorized under the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP) code 20464 for network components such as adapter cards, bridges, connectors, expansion modules, firewall devices, hubs, routers, and transceivers. While specific contract value details are not provided, the award suggests a technology infrastructure enhancement for the state's eligibility system data center. The contract appears to be a strategic procurement to upgrade or maintain network and data storage capabilities for Texas government operations.