Texas DIR/ESBD #HHS0017083v3

Texas HHSC Solicits HPE NSK Non-Stop Itanium SSD Drives for Medicaid Claims Engines

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), in partnership with the Department of State Health Services (DSHS), is seeking bids for Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) NSK Non-Stop (Itanium) Self-Storage Disk Drives to support Medicaid Claims Engine systems in Austin and Dallas, Texas. - Government Buyer: - Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), Procurement and Contracting Services (PCS) division - Department of State Health Services (DSHS) also eligible to use the contract - OEM Highlight: - Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) is the specified Original Equipment Manufacturer - Products Requested: - 160 total units of 400GB 12G WI SSD SSF SC drives (80 for Austin Claims Engine, 80 for Dallas Claims Engine) - Drives must be 400 GB capacity, SAS 12Gb/s interface, 2.5-inch Small Form Factor SSD Mixed Use (MU), HPE Smart Carrier, MLC or high-endurance TLC NAND, ~3 DWPD endurance, up to 1.2 GBps transfer rate, dual-port SAS, digitally signed firmware, hot-swappable, and model string must include MSCSS or NonStop-specific firmware identifier - Notable Requirements: - Strict compliance with Texas cybersecurity, data security, and contract affirmation requirements - Firm fixed pricing; best value evaluation based on price and performance - Delivery required to both Austin and Dallas Claims Engine facilities - Dual CTCD/CTCM certification required for vendors - Statutory procurement exemption under TGC 2157.001 - Places of Performance: - Austin Claims Engine, Austin, TX - Dallas Claims Engine, Dallas, TX - Contracting office: Procurement and Contracting Services Building, 1100 W 49th St. MC: 2020, Austin, TX 78756

Description

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is soliciting bids for Hewlett Packard Enterprise NSK Non-Stop Itanium Self-Storage Disk Drives to be used in Claims Engines located in Dallas and Austin, Texas. This procurement is managed through the Texas SmartBuy portal and classified under NIGP code 20435 for hard/fixed disk drives. The estimated contract value is approximately $80,000, and the solicitation requires dual CTCD/CTCM certification. Responses are due by May 7, 2026, at 10:30 AM Central Time.

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