Exhibit 6 -CBE Form.xlsx

Exhibit 6 is a Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) Form required for submission to the State of California for solicitation 709521, which addresses networking data management services utilizing FalconStor StorSafe technology. The form serves as documentation of small business or disadvantaged business certification status and must be included as part of the complete bid submission. Proposals are due October 2, 2026. Bidders are required to submit Appendix A purchasing forms, a Certificate of Insurance meeting state-specified minimums, and this CBE certification exhibit as mandatory components of their proposals. Failure to submit required forms or incomplete submissions may result in bid rejection or determination of non-responsive status.

The CBE form is instrumental in the evaluation process, as certified business status may be considered in award decisions. The solicitation does not specify contract value, contract term, place of performance, or incumbent contractor information. No pre-bid meeting or site-visit date has been identified in available documentation. Additional details regarding evaluation criteria and other procurement specifications are contained in the referenced RFB document RFB-IS-27200191.pdf.