TN3270 Update Pilot

The State of Missouri’s Office of Administration – Information Technology Services Division 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. Bidders must submit pricing for the selected vendor(s) and may propose alternate lines as permitted. The contract will commence upon award and run for twelve months, with an immediate payment schedule. • Title: “TN3270 Update Pilot” • Solicitation type: IFB, restricted to IBM and FlexSoftware • Contract period: Award date through one year (≈12 months) • Opening date: 2026‑09‑01 13:00 UTC; closing date: 2026‑09‑08 18:00 UTC • Required deliverable: TN3270 terminal emulation software (mainframe application) • Pricing to be submitted per line; alternate line proposals allowed • No pre‑bid conference or site visit scheduled • Primary contact: Bradley Mealy, Buyer (email provided) • Award date not specified; contract execution expected shortly after bid closing