IOC - IT - Software - Syncsort MFX Subscription

The State of Illinois is soliciting responses for a small purchase with sole source conditions to procure a Syncsort MFX Subscription through the Illinois Procurement Code (IOC) IT Software category. This procurement was posted on May 14, 2026, with a due date of May 15, 2026, allowing potential vendors minimal time to prepare and submit responses. While the specific scope of deliverables, key objectives, required qualifications, and evaluation criteria are not detailed in the available documentation, the procurement targets software subscription services for Syncsort MFX, indicating a need for data integration and management capabilities. The expedited timeline suggests this may address an urgent operational need or represent a renewal of existing services. Vendors interested in pursuing this opportunity must submit their proposals by the May 15, 2026 deadline to be considered for award.

This procurement is structured as a sole source small purchase, which typically restricts competition and may limit the organizations eligible to respond. The available documentation does not specify set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, minority-owned businesses, or other classifications, nor does it identify incumbent vendors or current contractors utilizing Syncsort MFX subscriptions. No information regarding integration requirements with existing State of Illinois infrastructure or technology systems is provided in the available files. Similarly, the specific award value or budget range for this subscription procurement is not disclosed in the materials reviewed. All vendors responding to this opportunity must comply with the State of Illinois Standard Terms and Conditions (Version 23.2), which impose requirements including general commercial liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 annual aggregate, prevailing wage compliance where applicable, and comprehensive record retention for three to five years depending on funding sources.