Opportunity
Lone Star College System Ionwave #RFP 26-04-02
Lone Star College System – Renewal of Puppet Enterprise Software Subscription and Support (650 Licenses, 3 Years)
Posted
April 08, 2026
Respond By
May 05, 2026
Identifier
RFP 26-04-02
NAICS
511210
Lone Star College System (LSCS), a major higher education institution in Texas, is seeking proposals for the renewal of Puppet Enterprise Software subscription and associated support services for its multi-campus operations. - Government Buyer: - Lone Star College System (LSCS) Procurement Department - Contact: Clavelia Martin, Commodity Manager II - OEM Highlight: - Puppet (OEM for Puppet Enterprise Software) - Vendors Mentioned: - Puppet (as OEM) - Products and Quantities Requested: - 650 licenses of Puppet Enterprise Standard Subscription (Part#: PESUBSTRD_PCS) - Electronic distribution, no physical media - Services Requested: - Renewal of Puppet Enterprise subscription licenses for three years - Includes software updates, security patches, technical support, access to knowledge base and support portal, updated license keys, and confirmation of support SLAs - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with Texas and federal regulations - Annual payments over the three-year contract term - Submission of required forms (W-9, Certificate of Interested Parties Form 1295) - Place of Performance/Delivery: - Lone Star College System, 5000 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands, TX 77381 - Additional Context: - LSCS serves the greater Houston area with 23 locations and requires robust IT automation and support for its enterprise systems.
Description
The Lone Star College System (LSCS) has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the purchase of Puppet Enterprise Software and associated support services. The RFP invites proposals to provide the software and related support to the college system, which serves over 80,000 credit students across 23 locations in the greater Houston area. Proposals must be submitted electronically by May 5, 2026, and bidders are required to comply with all bid terms and special conditions. The procurement aims to support the college's mission of providing high-quality, low-cost academic transfer and career training education.