Renewal of Component Based Development (CBD) Suite of Products and Configuration Management (CFG) Lease

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) are seeking competitive bids to establish contract(s) for the renewal of a Component Based Development (CBD) Suite of Products and Configuration Management (CFG) Lease. The solicitation requires firm, fixed pricing for a one-year term of service from September 2024 to August 1, 2025, with the option to extend for up to an additional year. Respondents must provide unit prices and extensions for the CBD Suite of Products and the CFG Lease on the required Pricing Sheet. Failure to submit a complete cost proposal may result in disqualification. The procurement schedule includes a response deadline of October 4, 2024. The solicitation is open to all Texas vendors, and HHSC will evaluate responses based on meeting requirements, ability to perform, and pricing.

The solicitation does not require a HUB Subcontracting Plan, but HHSC encourages subcontracting opportunities with Historically Underutilized Businesses. The incumbent provider is CISS Inc., and the historical spend for the same or similar services was $96,000 for the period from September 1, 2023 through August 31, 2024. However, HHSC does not guarantee any volume, usage, or compensation under the contract. Pricing adjustments may be permitted based on the Bureau of Labor Statistics index, and the award will be made to the bidder providing the best value to the state.