Specops Breached Password Protection

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Procurement and Contracting Services (PCS) is soliciting bids for a Specops Breached Password Protection Subscription on behalf of the Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS). This procurement (IFB No. HHS0015930, PCS 137) seeks software that enables advanced password policy management and secure authentication across the agency's infrastructure. The contract will run from the date of award through February 23, 2026, with two optional one-year renewal terms available. Respondents must submit comprehensive proposals including a list of business references, completed exhibits such as the Solicitation Acceptance Form and Pricing Sheet, and potentially a HUB Subcontracting Plan. The evaluation criteria will comprehensively assess cost, vendor experience, performance history, and overall capabilities, with DFPS reserving the right to award to the most advantageous respondent(s). Bid responses are due on 03/31/2025 at 10:30 am, and DFPS may consider multiple contract awards across its 11 regions. The solicitation requires firm, fixed pricing for the initial contract term, with potential price adjustments based on specific Bureau of Labor Statistics indices at DFPS's discretion.

The contract appears open to various business types, with potential provisions for Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs) through the required HUB Subcontracting Plan. While no specific incumbent vendor is mentioned, the solicitation suggests flexibility for multiple vendors to provide services across different regions. No explicit minimum or maximum quantity of services is guaranteed, which provides DFPS operational flexibility in implementing the password protection solution. The procurement does not specify a precise budget range, but requires respondents to submit detailed pricing using the provided Pricing Sheet. The software solution is expected to integrate with existing DFPS authentication infrastructure, focusing on password security, breach protection, and compliance standards. The multi-year contract structure, including two optional renewal terms, indicates DFPS's intent to establish a long-term technological partnership for enhanced cybersecurity measures. Potential respondents should carefully review all exhibits and preparation requirements to ensure comprehensive and competitive submissions.