Digital Forensic Workstations and Tool Kits

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is soliciting bids for Digital Forensic Workstations and Tool Kits through Invitation for Bid (IFB) number 405-26R0000110A. The procurement seeks five BitMindz RCKTBX X9i digital forensic workstations, five BitMindz Mobile Field Kits, and five BitMindz iFixit with Manta ToolKits. The X9i workstation specifications include an Intel Core Ultra 9 Processor, 256GB DDR5 RAM, 40TB total storage capacity, and an RTX 5070 Ti graphics processing unit with a three-year warranty. The Mobile Field Kit contains over 40 cable types, power management devices, media card readers, and specialized forensic collection equipment. Bidders must submit electronic responses by 5:00 P.M. Central Time on January 14, 2026, to DPS_Solicit_Response@dps.texas.gov or through the DPS Online Bid Room. Questions must be submitted in writing to Contract Administrator Olivia Sungino by January 7, 2026, with answers anticipated by January 8, 2026. Evaluation will follow the best value standard under Texas Government Code 2156.007, assessing past performance through the Vendor Performance Tracking System and potentially disqualifying bidders with performance scores below C or with current Corrective Action Plans.

The solicitation includes provisions for Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) certification and various Texas procurement preferences, including opportunities for Texas resident bidders, service-disabled veteran-owned businesses, and providers of agricultural products, recycled materials, and energy-efficient products. Vendors must comply with extensive certification requirements, including child support obligations, executive employment restrictions, and prohibitions related to foreign adversaries under Executive Order GA-48. The contract term will commence on the effective date stated in the purchase order and expire one year later, with DPS retaining an option to extend performance for up to six months. While no specific contract value is explicitly stated, bidders must provide evidence of financial resources, including audited financial statements from the last two years or detailed financial solvency statements. DPS reserves the right to award multiple contracts and will select a maximum of one bidder per line item based on best value considerations. All bids must remain valid for 180 days after solicitation opening and can be extended by mutual written agreement.