ESBD_476194_1765575109645_IFB-FY26-RITM1216259-Teramind-DFPS.zip

This is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) document issued by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) for the procurement of Teramind User and Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA) licenses. The solicitation seeks to establish a contract for Teramind Unified Activity Monitoring (UAM) licenses, which provide insider threat detection and user behavior monitoring capabilities. The IFB specifies the required license quantities, term length, and implementation requirements for DFPS to enhance its cybersecurity posture through advanced threat detection and user activity monitoring. The solicitation includes standard procurement procedures including a response deadline, evaluation criteria, and an anticipated award date for contract execution.

The contract is structured to address DFPS's need for enterprise-scale user behavior analytics software to monitor and protect against insider threats and unauthorized activities. Pricing is based on annual license costs with potential multi-year renewal options to ensure continuity of security operations. The solicitation may include set-aside considerations for small businesses or disadvantaged vendors in accordance with Texas procurement preferences. Funding for this procurement is allocated within DFPS's information technology and cybersecurity budget. This acquisition supports the agency's compliance with cybersecurity requirements and operational security objectives by implementing technology capable of detecting anomalous user activities across the organization's IT environment.