Texas DIR/ESBD #HHS0017322

Texas HHSC Solicits DataPower Buddy (DPBuddy) Licenses and Support for IBM DataPower Gateways

The Texas Health & Human Services Commission (HHSC), including the Department of State Health Services (DSHS), is seeking competitive bids for DataPower Buddy (DPBuddy) licenses and support to manage IBM DataPower Gateways. - Government Buyer: - Texas Health & Human Services Commission (HHSC) - Department of State Health Services (DSHS) - Procurement and Contracting Services (PCS) division - OEMs and Vendors: - IBM (OEM for DataPower Gateways) - DPBuddy (third-party tool for IBM DataPower) - Products/Services Requested: - DataPower Buddy (DPBuddy) license and support for 12 months, covering unlimited IBM DataPower devices - Includes options for two additional 12-month renewal periods - Support services include updates and technical assistance - Notable Requirements: - Bidders must provide firm fixed pricing for licenses and support - Contract is available for use by both HHSC and DSHS - Compliance with Texas procurement laws and HUB subcontracting policies is required - Bidders must demonstrate qualifications and capacity to deliver software and support - Unlimited device coverage for IBM DataPower Gateways - Period of Performance: - Initial 12-month term with two optional 12-month renewals and a possible one-year extension - Place of Performance: - Procurement and Contracting Services Building, 1100 W 49th St. MC: 2020, Austin, TX 78756 - Contracting office is the Texas Health & Human Services Commission

Description

The Health & Human Services Commission (HHSC) is seeking competitive bids to establish contracts for DataPower (DP) Buddy Licenses and Support. DPBuddy is a specialized command-line tool used for automating the administration, deployment, and management of IBM DataPower Gateways, facilitating tasks such as configuration import/export, file transfers, backups, and certificate management. Both HHSC and the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) will be entitled to use any contract awarded. The solicitation requires bidders to submit comprehensive responses including all required information and documentation to demonstrate their qualifications and capacity to provide the goods and services described.

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