SW1025- It Staff Services

The State of Oklahoma Office of Management and Enterprise Services (OMES) is soliciting responses for Statewide Contract 1025 (SW1025) for IT Staff Augmentation Services, seeking qualified suppliers to provide hourly temporary information technology professional resources for state agencies and affiliates on an as-needed basis. The procurement covers sixteen distinct staffing categories including Administrative Services, Project Management, Application Development and Support, Enterprise Architecture, Information Technology Security, Cloud Engineering, and Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning. Suppliers can respond to one or multiple categories, with OMES expecting to award up to five contracts per category. The initial contract term is one year with four optional one-year renewals, and suppliers will be evaluated based on comprehensive requirements including organizational capabilities, staffing methodologies, candidate screening processes, and technical expertise across Legacy, Core, and Emerging technology types. The solicitation was released on 04/07/2025, with bid responses due by 3:00 p.m. on 04/30/2025, and the last day to submit questions is 04/17/2025. Suppliers must submit proposals exclusively through the Oklahoma Supplier Portal and maintain their offer for a minimum of 120 days after the response due date.

The procurement appears open to a wide range of technology service providers, with specific attention to diverse business participation. While no explicit set-aside designations were highlighted, the state's bidder information form includes provisions for service-disabled veteran business enterprises and suggests an interest in inclusive vendor participation. Suppliers must comply with multiple regulatory frameworks including HIPAA, FERPA, CJIS security policies, and federal funding terms, which may impact smaller or less sophisticated technology service providers. The state requires comprehensive vendor security assessments, examining cybersecurity practices across multiple domains including asset management, identity management, and risk mitigation. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the contract allows state agencies to create specific Statements of Work with negotiated project terms, suggesting potential for significant ongoing technology staffing engagements. Pricing will be structured with hourly rates across three skill levels (Level I, II, and III) for various technology and non-technology roles, with rates including travel costs and differentiated by experience and expertise.