IW225993

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Contracts and Procurement Department is soliciting bids for Request for Offer (RFO) No. IW225993 to procure 500 modular logic units. The specific equipment required is a CLi A6700m 10-EC-UE micro-A165000t SOC quad core 1.2GHz unit with detailed technical specifications, including 1 gigabit Ethernet port, 4 USB 2.0 ports, audio I/O, external power supply, 8GB socketed DRAM, and 32GB industrial-grade SSD flash. The contract term is initially set for three years, from the date of award through August 31, 2026, with potential three one-year renewal options extending through August 31, 2029. Bidders must submit their proposals by November 13, 2025, with the solicitation issued on October 23, 2025. Delivery of the equipment will be to the TDCJ Maintenance Depot in Huntsville, TX, with strict security protocols for delivery staff. Pricing may be adjusted based on the Producer Price Index (PPI), with the baseline index set for the month when bids are opened.

The procurement strongly emphasizes participation of Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB), with specific goals of 21.1% for commodities contracts. Bidders must complete a comprehensive HUB Subcontracting Plan, which includes mandatory notification procedures to Texas certified HUB vendors and trade organizations. Contractors are required to provide written notices to at least three HUB vendors and two trade organizations, allowing seven working days for responses. The solicitation includes rigorous cybersecurity and information security requirements, mandating that all contractor staff complete the TDCJ Cybersecurity Training Course and sign a Data Use and Non-Disclosure Agreement. Vendors must undergo security vulnerability scanning and penetration testing, with 24-hour breach notification requirements. While no specific incumbent vendor is mentioned, the technical specifications suggest the item may be proprietary to a specific manufacturer. The TDCJ reserves the right to adjust blanket purchase order quantities and can terminate the contract with 30 days' written notice, with all contract funding contingent on legislative appropriations.