NIGP 92090: Teleprocessing, Scientific, Industrial, Medical, etc. -Timesharing

NIGP 92090 Teleprocessing, Scientific, Industrial, Medical, Etc. — Timesharing, an Item code, covers wireless and satellite voice and data services, pager services, and related infrastructure equipment that state and local agencies procure through master service agreements. The Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) is actively soliciting indefinite-quantity, multiple-award contracts for cellular, wireless, pager, and satellite services under the Texas Agency Network (TEX-AN) program, with all state agencies required to utilize awarded contracts. Scope includes cellular voice and data plans, wireless infrastructure services, pager and satellite voice and data offerings, equipment installation and turn-up, technical support and maintenance, site assessments, network buildout projects, and emerging technologies. Pricing is firm and fixed, based on published or publicly available commercial rate lists, and subject to a 2.00% DIR administrative fee; activation and termination fees are waived. The contract structure is four years from last signature with optional renewal periods not to exceed four additional years, with no termination charges or penalties.

DIR has posted the TEX-AN-WPS solicitation (DIRCPOTXA610) with a response deadline of July 23, 2026, and a bidders conference on June 25, 2026. Evaluation weighs experience and past performance (45%), technical approach (40%), and proposed account organization (15%). Respondents must meet pass-fail thresholds including a completed Subcontracting Plan with good faith effort to recruit VetHUB-certified vendors, the PDAA Vendor Self-Assessment questionnaire, WCAG 2.0, 2.1, and 2.2 Accessibility Conformance Reports, financial review with valid DUNS number, and administrative compliance certification. Respondents need not reply to all service categories but must respond to at least one to be considered responsive. Written questions are due July 9, 2026, with evaluation and negotiations anticipated through September 2026 and contract award expected in October 2026.