Texas DIR/ESBD #0000018903

TxDMV Sole Source Subscription to AAMVA NMVTIS for Vehicle Title Verification

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) is seeking to procure a sole-source, annual subscription for access to the National Motor Vehicle Title Information System (NMVTIS), which is exclusively operated by the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA). - Government Buyer: - Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV), Vehicle Titles and Registration Division - Key contacts: Daniel Avitia (Executive Director), Nhi Ge (CTCM, CTCD) - OEM and Vendor: - American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA) is the sole OEM and service provider - Products/Services Requested: - Annual subscription for direct access to NMVTIS - Includes real-time vehicle title verification queries, submission of Texas title and brand records, and compliance with federal reporting requirements - Estimated annual value: $448,234 to $448,714 - Quantity: 1 subscription per year - Unique/Notable Requirements: - NMVTIS is the only federally designated system for vehicle title verification and reporting - Only AAMVA can provide the required access; no alternative vendors or products are acceptable - Access is critical for preventing title fraud, detecting stolen vehicles, and ensuring accurate vehicle ownership records - Only bids conforming exactly to the specified brand and model (AAMVA/NMVTIS) will be considered - Supports compliance with federal mandates for vehicle title verification and reporting

Description

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles intends to make a proprietary sole source purchase for subscription access to the National Motor Vehicle Title Information System (NMVTIS) operated by the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA). This system is federally mandated for vehicle title verification and reporting requirements. The procurement is justified as the service is only available from this single vendor and is essential for daily vehicle titling operations, fraud prevention, and compliance with federal law. The estimated contract value is approximately $448,234 annually, with a purchase order valid through August 31, 2027.

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