Hack The Box - Workforce Development Plan 1

The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) under procurement number RITM1210244 seeking to procure Hack The Box training platform access and comprehensive cybersecurity education services for fiscal year 2026. The primary objective is to enhance the cybersecurity skills and ethical hacking capabilities of DFPS personnel through detailed training modules and certifications. Qualified vendors capable of providing comprehensive cybersecurity training solutions that meet the technical and operational requirements outlined by the state agency are eligible to respond. The solicitation requests detailed pricing for various training modules and certifications, with specific response deadlines, bid submission procedures, and evaluation criteria outlined within the IFB package. The contract term, renewal options, and any site visit or bidders' conference requirements are detailed in the supporting documentation. The proposal submission deadline is April 8, 2026, with the solicitation having been posted on March 24, 2026. All proposals must comply with Texas procurement regulations and DFPS contracting requirements.

The solicitation includes set-aside provisions and preferences for small business and disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) designations, which are specified within the bid documents. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation materials. The funding for this procurement is sourced through the DFPS budget allocation for fiscal year 2026; however, specific award values or budget ranges are not listed in the available documentation. Vendors interested in responding should consult the complete IFB package, contained in the ESBD_499713_1774357178335_IFB-FY26-RITM1210244-Hack_The_Box-DFPS.zip file, for detailed pricing structures, technical specifications, and any additional contracting requirements specific to this procurement.