Description
The State of Missouri is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for a one‑year pilot project to procure a TN3270 terminal emulation software solution. The solicitation is limited to two pre‑approved vendors—IBM and FlexSoftware—to maintain operational continuity and meet state technical standards. Vendors must submit pricing for the designated line items (IBM TN3270 or FlexSoftware TN3270) and may propose alternate solutions using the provided template. The contract will commence upon award and run for twelve months, with the award date not disclosed. The procurement is managed by the Office of Administration’s Information Technology Services Division and the deadline for bid submission is 11 September 2026.
• Scope: Provide TN3270 terminal emulation software (mainframe application) for state use.
• Eligible vendors: Only IBM and FlexSoftware (restricted competition).
• Contract length: 1 year from award.
• Submission deadline: 11 Sep 2026, 1:00 p.m. (local) / 6:00 p.m. UTC.
• Required deliverables: Completed solicitation document, pricing for selected line(s), optional alternate line proposals.
• Award & execution dates: Not specified; contract to start immediately after award.
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Contact
Bradley Mealy(Buyer)