04-Attachment C – Sample W-9.pdf

This is an attachment document from a Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) Invitation for Bid (IFB) under procurement number RITM1210244, providing guidance on required vendor documentation. The file directs vendors to download the current W-9 form from the Internal Revenue Service website at https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-form-w-9. The W-9 form is a standard requirement for tax identification purposes and must be completed and submitted as part of the bid response. The solicitation seeks to procure Hack The Box training platform access and comprehensive cybersecurity education services for DFPS personnel in fiscal year 2026, with a proposal submission deadline of April 8, 2026. The project aims to enhance cybersecurity skills and ethical hacking capabilities among DFPS staff through detailed training modules and certifications.

The IFB includes set-aside provisions and preferences for small business and disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) designations as specified in the bid documents. Vendors should consult the complete IFB package contained in the ESBD_499713_1774357178335_IFB-FY26-RITM1210244-Hack_The_Box-DFPS.zip file for detailed pricing structures, technical specifications, evaluation criteria, contract terms, and any additional contracting requirements. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available solicitation materials. Funding for this procurement is sourced through the DFPS budget allocation for fiscal year 2026; however, specific award values or budget ranges are not provided in the available documentation.