C000988 Attachment 1 - Letter of Interest.docx

This is a Letter of Interest template issued by the New York State Information Technology Services (ITS) for Discretionary Procurement C000988 concerning Figma Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) licenses for the contract period 2026-2028. The procurement seeks qualified entities to provide Figma's suite of design tools, which includes Figma Design (premium design and prototyping software), Dev Mode (developer tools for CSS, code, and asset viewing), FigJam (collaborative whiteboarding), and Figma Slides (interactive presentation software). These tools are intended to support NYS employees throughout the design process, from initial user modeling and flow mapping through high-fidelity prototyping and development transition. Respondents must submit a completed Letter of Interest by the specified bid due date to be considered for this discretionary procurement. The letter serves as a binding offer that certifies the respondent's compliance with all applicable State laws and regulations and confirms their authorization to participate.

Eligibility for this procurement is limited to organizations certified as either New York State Minority and/or Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBEs) or Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses (SDVOBs), with purchases restricted to amounts not exceeding the Discretionary Buying Threshold. This procurement is authorized under Section 163 of State Finance Law as a discretionary purchase, which permits ITS to contract without a formal competitive process. The Letter of Interest template requires respondents to provide firm legal name, FEIN/TIN, address, contact information, Department of State Identification Number, confirmation of reseller partnership status with Figma, and applicable SFS Vendor ID. Respondents must also indicate whether they hold NYS-certified MWBE or SDVOB certification status.