Texas DIR/ESBD #TRS000615

Texas TRS Solicits Cyber Incident Response Services and Forensic Analysis

The Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) is seeking a qualified provider for Cyber Incident Response (IR) services to enhance its preparedness and response to major cyber events. - Government Buyer: - Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), Procurement & Contracts office, Austin, Texas - Products and Services Requested: - Cyber Incident Response Services, including: - Incident Response Retainer (1 unit) - Incident Response Labor (160 standard hours, 60 after-hours emergency hours) - Tabletop Exercise IR Readiness Workshop (1 unit) - Incident Report Executive Readouts (2 units) - Per-incident Response Fees (2 units) - Digital Forensic Analysis for up to 20 hosts - Unique and Notable Requirements: - 24/7/365 emergency incident response availability - Incident response team must consist solely of vendor's full-time employees - Team members must hold professional certifications (e.g., CISSP, GCIH, ECIH) - Onsite response required within 24 hours to TRS locations (Austin, El Paso, London, and future regional offices) - All TRS data must remain within the continental United States (data sovereignty requirement) - No price escalation allowed for contract renewals - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; opportunity is open to all qualified bidders - Estimated contract value is $300,000 - Classified under NIGP code 920-28 (emergency backup and disaster recovery services for data processing)

Description

The Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), a public pension fund and entity of the State of Texas, is soliciting proposals for Cyber Incident Response (IR) services. The services involve preparation for and response to major unplanned or unanticipated cyber events. The solicitation requires the incident response team to have certified professionals and provide 24/7/365 emergency response. The contract has an estimated value of $300,000 and is open to all qualified bidders.

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