NIGP 92084: Teleprocessing, Business (Timesharing)

NIGP 92084 Teleprocessing, Business (Timesharing), an Item code, describes remote computing and data services that state and local governments procure to support agency operations, but the recent solicitation activity under this code reflects a fundamental shift in scope toward wireless communications infrastructure and automated transit vehicle systems rather than traditional timesharing or teleprocessing services. The Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) is requesting offers for cellular, wireless, pager, and satellite voice and data services including related equipment and infrastructure for the Texas Agency Network (TEX-AN) with responses due July 23, 2026; this indefinite-quantity, multiple-award contract covers cellular voice and data plans, wireless infrastructure services, pager and satellite services, equipment installation, technical support, site assessments, and network buildout projects, with evaluation emphasizing past performance (45%), technical approach (40%), and account organization (15%). The issuing-body mix centers on state agencies and transit authorities: DIR in Texas is the primary issuing body for wireless services, while the Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) is leading a multi-state procurement for highly automated transit vehicles with SAE Level 4 automated driving systems across Florida and the Continental United States, marking a substantial departure from traditional teleprocessing commodities.

The code sees current activity concentrated in Texas and Florida. The JTA procurement (P26009, responses due March 23, 2026) and its predecessor (P24019, responses due September 30, 2024) represent large-scale, indefinite-delivery contracts for automated transit vehicles with staged implementation from late 2026 through late 2028, featuring 147 compliance requirements across 21 functional categories and subject to Federal Transit Administration funding (FTA 5307, 5309, 5311, 5316 programs) and federal compliance including prevailing wage, civil rights, and E-Verify requirements; the JTA targets 30 percent small business participation overall and 27 percent DBE participation through neutral means. The DIR solicitation (DIRCPOTXA610, posted May 26, 2026) requires VetHUB-certified vendor subcontracting plans, accessibility conformance reports for WCAG 2.0–2.2 compliance, and pricing based on published commercial rate lists, with award expected in October 2026 after evaluation through September. Both procurements impose substantial compliance requirements and multi-year terms, reflecting state investment in critical infrastructure rather than traditional computing timesharing arrangements.