NXLog Premium Platform and Technical Support

The Texas Department of Information Resources is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) on behalf of the Texas Workforce Commission for NXLog Premium Platform and Technical Support services. The procurement seeks qualified respondents to provide NXLog, a high-performance, modular log management tool designed to collect, parse, filter, and forward logs from diverse sources to central log management systems. Specific deliverables include 800 units of the Premium plan and 1 unit of Technical Support (SL3). Respondents must submit detailed pricing in the required format without modifications or additions to the pricing table. The solicitation was posted May 15, 2026, with a deadline for questions by May 20, 2026 at 2:00 PM Central Time and a response submission deadline of June 1, 2026 at 2:00 PM Central Time. DIR anticipates making an award on or after June 2, 2026. The resulting contract will commence on the date of award and remain in effect for 12 months with no optional renewal periods. Evaluation criteria include low line-item price, low total cost, or alternative combinations serving the State's interests, with DIR reserving the right to award based on best value considerations. Successful respondents must comply with Electronic and Information Resources accessibility standards under Texas Government Code Chapter 2054, Subchapter M, including submission of completed Accessibility Conformance Reports and Policy Driven Adoption for Accessibility self-assessments, in addition to TX-RAMP compliance and cybersecurity training certification.

This solicitation includes a subcontracting plan requirement with a 21.1% subcontracting goal for bids valued at $100,000 or more for the initial term. No specific incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available documentation. All responding organizations must comply with comprehensive vendor eligibility requirements, including debarment status verification, conflict of interest disclosures, E-Verify immigration verification, drug-free workplace certification, and compliance with various Texas statutes regarding boycotts of Israel and energy companies. Respondents must submit Form W-9 documentation and maintain bids valid for a minimum of 60 calendar days. All responses must be submitted via email to Laura Zarate at sts-ifb@dir.texas.gov. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the available solicitation materials; however, the subcontracting goal threshold indicates the contract is anticipated to exceed $100,000 in value. The contract will be governed by the Texas Department of Information Resources' Standard Terms and Conditions for Open Market Procurements, which establishes the contractual framework for payment terms, intellectual property ownership, audit rights, and contract administration procedures.