Atlassian (DGS-OTA)

The California Department of General Services (DGS) is conducting a procurement for a one-time acquisition of Atlassian Software as a Service (SaaS) for the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS), specifically targeting the Medi-Cal Enterprise Systems Modernization Division. The solicitation (Event ID 4260-000034460) seeks comprehensive cloud-based software licensing for multiple Atlassian products, including Jira Software Cloud Enterprise, Confluence Cloud Enterprise, Jira Service Management, Atlassian Guard, Jira Product Discovery, and specialized tools like OpsGenie Enterprise and Jira Align Enterprise. The procurement covers licenses ranging from 10 to 6,000 users across multiple DHCS network sites, with a contract term from May 31, 2025, through May 30, 2026. Bids are due by April 24, 2025, at 5:00 PM PT, with a public bid reading scheduled for April 25, 2025, at 9:30 AM PT via Microsoft Teams. The procurement will utilize an "All or None" award method, selecting the responsive and responsible bidder with the lowest cost, including applicable preference and incentive calculations. Bidders must submit comprehensive documentation, including a Narrative Response form detailing Generative AI usage and various business preferences.

The solicitation includes several socioeconomic preference programs, with opportunities for Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) incentives ranging from 1-5%, Small Business Preferences, and Target Area Contract Preference Act (TACPA) Preferences. While the DVBE participation requirement has been exempted, bidders can still claim DVBE incentives, with total preferences and incentives limited to 15% of the lowest net bid amount or $100,000. Bidders must demonstrate the ability to perform a Commercially Useful Function (CUF) and disclose any business conducted outside the United States. The state reserves the right to select payment methods, including outright purchase, financing purchase, or operating lease through the State Financial Marketplace. Although specific contract values are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the software licensing suggests a significant investment in enterprise-level cloud-based collaboration and project management tools. Bidders must submit various certifications, including California Civil Rights Laws Certification and Iran Contracting Act Certification, indicating a robust vetting process for potential contractors.