DIR COOP contract/Best Value

Carahsoft Technology Corp has been awarded a DIR (Department of Information Resources) cooperative contract by the State of Texas, effective December 18, 2025. The contract is classified under NIGP Code 95635 for Internet Database Subscriptions, indicating the procurement involves digital information or database services.

The contract appears to be structured as a best-value cooperative agreement, which suggests competitive pricing and predetermined terms for Texas state and local government entities. While specific contract values are not fully disclosed in the provided documentation, the award enables authorized Texas governmental organizations to potentially purchase internet database subscription services through Carahsoft's pre-negotiated contract vehicle. The cooperative nature of the DIR contract typically allows multiple governmental units to leverage the same pricing and terms, potentially generating cost efficiencies for the state's information technology procurement.