04-Attachment C – Sample W-9.pdf

This is a Sample W-9 form attachment related to a cybersecurity training procurement issued by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS). The W-9 form serves as a supporting document for the Hack The Box Workforce Development Plan contract opportunity, requiring contractors and vendors to provide taxpayer identification information for tax reporting purposes. The procurement seeks to provide DFPS employees with hands-on cybersecurity training through the Hack The Box platform, utilizing interactive labs, challenges, and modules designed to develop practical security skills and technical competencies. The Invitation for Bid (IFB) was posted on April 14, 2026, with a bid response deadline of April 28, 2026. Specific details regarding the number of licenses or seats, contract duration, bidder conference schedules, and other technical specifications are contained in the complete IFB documentation package.

The procurement includes set-aside preferences for historically underutilized businesses (HUBs) and small businesses operating in Texas under applicable state procurement guidelines. Funding for this contract derives from the DFPS operational budget allocated for employee development and cybersecurity initiatives. All prospective bidders are required to submit completed documentation, including the W-9 form, as part of their bid package to ensure proper vendor identification and tax compliance. Organizations interested in responding must meet the technical and administrative requirements outlined in the complete procurement documentation and submit their proposals by the April 28, 2026 deadline.