Trellix Licenses

The California Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation (CDCR) is requesting quotations for the annual renewal of Trellix endpoint protection licenses, with bids due October 19, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. and questions due by October 7, 2026. This is an informal competitive solicitation to be awarded on an all-or-none basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

Small Business (SB) preferences of 5% and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) incentives ranging from 1% to 5% based on participation levels apply.

The scope covers 27,141 total units of Data Security Endpoint Protection Suite licenses with one-year terms across seven distinct line items identified by manufacturing part numbers (CDAYFM-AA-DI, CDAYFM-AA-II, CDAYFM-AA-HI, CDAYFM-AA-FI, CDACDE-AA-JI). Quantities per line item range from 116 to 8,442 units. All equipment must be new and in current production. Pricing must be all-inclusive with F.O.B. Destination, freight prepaid by the contractor and included in pricing; shipping costs cannot be listed separately. No advanced payments are permitted except for software subscription maintenance and support, limited to a maximum of one year. Maximum subcontracting is limited to 40% unless accompanied by a written explanation.

The contract term runs from December 16, 2026 through December 15, 2027. Evaluation and intent to award are scheduled for October 20, 2026, with final award on October 29, 2026.

Mandatory submissions include Bidder Declaration (GSPD-05105), California Civil Rights Laws Certification, Iran Contracting Act Verification, Payee Data Record (STD 204), and Postconsumer Recycled Content Certification. Bidders must disclose any use of Generative AI technology or face potential disqualification. Responses to vendor questions will be provided via addendum on October 8, 2026. Questions should be directed to Naseem.Fallahi@cdcr.ca.gov.