Secureauth software maint & license renewal - brand specific

The State of California issued a Request for Bids (RFB) on April 8, 2026, for SecureAuth software maintenance and license renewal services, with proposals due by April 28, 2026. This brand-specific procurement seeks qualified vendors to provide comprehensive software maintenance, technical support, and license renewal services for the state's SecureAuth Identity Platform, including the SecureAuth Identity Suite, SecureAuth Appliances, and associated administrative tools. The deliverables encompass software updates, patches, security enhancements, bug fixes, and ongoing vendor support services necessary to maintain the state's multi-factor authentication (MFA) infrastructure across state systems. The procurement specifies requirements for licensing renewal based on user seats, authentication nodes, and administrative licenses required for the state's continuous operations. Bidders must demonstrate qualifications to provide uninterrupted software support, maintain current licensing compliance, vendor knowledge base access, and deliver cost-effective solutions aligned with the state's authentication and security requirements. The procurement further mandates compatibility with existing state infrastructure and vendor commitment to supporting the current SecureAuth environment. Evaluation criteria focus on the vendor's capacity to fulfill maintenance and renewal obligations, provide reliable support services, and offer transparent pricing structured by license type and service category for annual renewal planning.

This procurement includes a Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) set-aside designation, requiring bidders to submit a completed CBE form to verify certification status and establish eligibility for bid consideration. The CBE form functions as a compliance mechanism to ensure only properly certified entities participate in the bidding process, supporting California's procurement objectives related to business diversity. The RFB identifies an incumbent provider relationship with the existing SecureAuth implementation, indicating that the current vendor or qualified alternatives may bid on the renewal. Funding for this contract is sourced through California state budget allocations dedicated to information technology infrastructure and security operations. While specific award values or budget ranges are not detailed in the available procurement documents, the contract structure encompasses multi-year maintenance and licensing renewal obligations with renewal options designed to provide continuous software support coverage for the state's authentication infrastructure.