TN3270 Update Pilot

The State of Missouri Office of Administration, Information Technology Services Division is requesting bids on a TN3270 Terminal Emulation software solution pilot program under IFB OA ITSD 0000000032SL, with bids due September 11, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. Central Time. This procurement is restricted to IBM and FlexSoftware solutions only — a sole-source/limited-vendor constraint that is the primary eligibility filter.

The pilot involves the Office of Administration, Department of Social Services, and Department of Revenue. The required solution must provide secure terminal access to IBM Z-series mainframe systems, support standard screen models, maintain compatibility with WHLLAPI/EHLLAPI automation macros, include IND$FILE file transfer capabilities, and incorporate TLS v1.2 encryption with a documented roadmap toward TLS v1.3 and FIPS 140-3 readiness. The baseline estimate is approximately 40 active licenses for the initial pilot phase, scalable to 4,000 concurrent licenses. Vendors may bid Line 1 (IBM solution), Line 2 (FlexSoftware solution), or both. The contractor must deliver an automated deployment package compatible with standard SCCM deployment tools, provide web-based training for system administrators, installation guidance, and software updates and maintenance services at no travel-related expenses to the state. Personnel providing services must pass background checks equivalent to state employee requirements.

The contract term runs from award through one year, with the state holding renewal options for two additional one-year periods. The evaluation comprises 100 points for cost and 100 points for technical merit, plus potential bonus points for small business preferences. Required compliance documentation includes Missouri tax certification, Secretary of State registration, E-Verify enrollment, and Anti-Discrimination Against Israel Act certification. Responses must be submitted electronically through MissouriBUYS. The original due date of September 8, 2026 was extended to September 11 via Amendment No. 03.