ISD26-4620 Darktrace Software and Support Renewal

The California Department of Motor Vehicles is requesting quotations for renewal of Darktrace Enterprise Immune System software and support services under RFQ ISD26-4620, with quotations due August 28, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. PDT and Intent to Award scheduled for August 31, 2026.

Bidders may claim preferences under California's Small Business program (5% preference), non-small business subcontractor participation (5% preference for 25% small business subcontracting), Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) incentive, or Target Area Contract Preference Act (TACPA) where applicable.

The scope covers Darktrace Network detection and response for 25,001–30,000 IP addresses, Darktrace Identity detection across multiple cloud platforms for 9,001–10,000 active users, Cyber AI Analyst services, 24/7 technical support, on-premises appliance deployment, and training services including eLearning, public, and remote sessions. The contract term runs from purchase order award through August 31, 2027, with annual renewal effective September 1st. Payment terms are Net 45, payable in advance at the beginning of each contract year. All costs must be inclusive of reinstatement fees, prorated fees, true-up fees, and assessed taxes.

Award will be made to the responsive bidder with the lowest cost quotation. Fourteen required attachments must accompany all responses, including cover sheet, cost data sheet, payee data record, conflict of interest and confidentiality statement, bidder declaration, certificates of business registration, public contract code compliance certification, and recycled content plastic trash bag compliance documentation. Written questions are due August 19, 2026, with responses provided by August 21, 2026. Contract award and start date are anticipated for September 9, 2026, though dates may be adjusted to allow additional evaluation time. Bidders are responsible for all proposal development costs.