Education Service Center, Region 13 Ionwave #2027-03

Cloud-Based Phishing Simulation and Cybersecurity Awareness Training for Texas Education Organizations

ESC Region 13, on behalf of TASI, is seeking a cloud-based cybersecurity training and phishing simulation solution for Texas education organizations. - Government buyer: Education Service Center Region 13 (ESC Region 13), for the Technology Alliance for Statewide Initiatives (TASI); Contracts & Procurement. The listed contact is Vicki J. Cagle, RTSBA, CTCD. - OEMs and vendors: No commercial OEMs, brands, or vendors are named in the solicitation. - Requested service: Configurable cloud platform with phishing simulation campaigns and analytics; cybersecurity and AI awareness training; role-based and technical learning; certification-preparation content; assessments, reporting, platform access, implementation, onboarding, maintenance, updates, and support. - Required capabilities and certifications: Offer at least one currently DIR-certified AI Awareness Training Program and one currently Texas Cyber Command-certified Cybersecurity Awareness Training Program. The solicitation also calls for documentation of FedRAMP and/or TX-RAMP certification status and authorization level. - Licensing and access: Annual staff license pricing must cover four tiers: 1–149,999; 150,000–299,999; 300,000–449,999; and 450,000 or more. The first tier is capped at $2.50 per license annually. Unlimited student training access must be included at no additional cost, through individual student accounts and/or SCORM-exportable content. - Notable platform requirement: At least 99.5% availability, with reporting on participation, completion, assessment results, and phishing outcomes. - Eligible users: Texas ESCs, school systems, and other eligible TASI entities. - Term and pricing: One-year initial term with up to three one-year extensions. Pricing must remain firm for the first two years; a mutual month-to-month extension of up to 180 days may be available after the term. - Estimated value: Not stated in the provided materials.

Description

Education Service Center Region 13 (ESC Region 13), on behalf of the Technology Alliance for Statewide Initiatives (TASI), is seeking proposals for phishing simulation and cybersecurity awareness training solutions. The solicitation aims to establish contracts with qualified vendors providing configurable, cloud-based training and security awareness services through self-paced and/or instructor-led methods. Solutions may include role-based learning, phishing simulations, risk assessments, analytics, reporting tools, and related cloud-platform services. Proposals are due November 3, 2026, at 2:00 PM CT.

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