Texas DIR/ESBD #HHS0017160

Texas HHSC Solicits Specops Software Suite for DFPS Password Security and Authentication

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), on behalf of the Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS), is seeking bids for the Specops Services Suite to enhance password security and authentication for DFPS systems. - Government Buyer: - Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), Procurement and Contracting Services (PCS), for Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) - OEM Highlight: - Specops Software is the primary OEM for all requested products and solutions - Products and Quantities Requested: - Specops Breached Password Protection-Subscription (Part #700231) – 1 unit - Spec Ops Password Policy-Subscription (Part #700233) – 1 unit - Third Party Authentication Package (Part #700246) – 1 unit - Specops uReset Hybrid Edition (Part #700237) – 1 unit - Specops Cloud Setup & Installation (Part #1-70037) – 1 unit - Specops Service Desk (multi-factor caller verification tool) - Specops Password Policy (Active Directory password enforcement) - Specops Reset (self-service password reset solution) - Services Requested: - Specops Services Suite Support and Reporting, including written reports as requested by DFPS - Notable Requirements: - Solutions must provide multi-factor authentication, breach password detection, and self-service password reset - Compliance with Texas cybersecurity, legal, and ethical standards is mandatory - Contract includes an initial one-year term with two optional one-year renewals (up to three years total), with possible extension for transition - Delivery and support are to be provided remotely to DFPS in Austin, Texas - Locations: - Department of Family and Protective Services, 4900 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78751 (primary delivery location) - Health and Human Services Commission, 1100 W 49th St. MC: 2020, Austin, TX 78714-9166 (contracting office)

Description

The Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Procurement and Contracting Services (PCS) on behalf of the Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) is issuing this Invitation for Bid (IFB) to solicit respondents to enter into contracts with DFPS to provide Specops Services Suite. The solicitation includes computer software for mainframes and servers, including utilities such as backup, batch file, menus, network management, operating system, recovery, screen, security, and virus protection. The response deadline is May 13, 2026, at 10:30 AM. The procurement is managed through the Texas SmartBuy portal and includes attachments such as the IFB PDF and exhibits ZIP file.

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