ESBD_506440_1776172800235_IFB-FY26-RITM1238020_v2-Hack_The_Box-DFPS.zip

This is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) document issued by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) for cybersecurity training services related to Hack The Box. The procurement seeks to provide employees with hands-on cybersecurity training through the Hack The Box platform, which offers interactive labs, challenges, and modules designed to develop practical security skills. The contract is identified as RITM1238020 and is part of the FY26 procurement cycle. The IFB specifies requirements for access to Hack The Box training resources, including the number of licenses or seats needed and the duration of access required for DFPS personnel. Specific response deadlines, bidder conference details, and contract award dates should be referenced directly within the full documentation package contained in the zipped file.

The procurement establishes pricing terms based on the requested scope of cybersecurity training services and licensing arrangements through Hack The Box. Any applicable set-asides, such as preferences for historically underutilized businesses (HUBs) or small businesses operating in Texas, should be detailed in the IFB specifications. The funding for this contract derives from the DFPS operational budget allocated for employee development and cybersecurity initiatives. Additional terms regarding incumbent contractors, performance metrics, service level agreements, and contract renewal options are contained within the complete IFB documentation provided in the compressed file.