Exhibit_6_CBE_Form (1).xlsx

This is a Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) Form submission document for the California Department of Technology's SecureW2 (PKI) Infrastructure Renewal project. The solicitation is designated as brand-specific, restricting competition to vendors meeting California's identified technical framework and existing infrastructure standards. The scope encompasses public key infrastructure modernization including infrastructure assessment, system design, implementation, and deployment of PKI components to support secure digital communications and authentication across state agencies. Deliverables include hardware procurement, software licensing, system integration, and technical support services. Bids are due June 25, 2026. Bidders must demonstrate expertise in enterprise PKI environments and certificate management systems with detailed implementation timelines. The contract term and renewal options are contingent upon successful system deployment and performance metrics, with award made to the most responsive and responsible bidder based on technical capability and cost-effectiveness.

Pricing proposals must itemize hardware, software, professional services, and ongoing support with clear separation of one-time implementation costs from recurring operational expenses. The CBE form submission signals potential set-asides or participation goals for certified small businesses or disadvantaged business enterprises under California procurement regulations. Vendors must provide references for similar large-scale PKI infrastructure projects completed within the past five years and demonstrate financial stability. Transition planning and knowledge transfer requirements may be mandated if an incumbent vendor currently provides PKI services to the state. Contract funding is sourced through California state appropriations for information technology infrastructure and security enhancements.