STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Workforce, Education & Equity
AGENDA DATE: August 28, 2024
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): All
DEPARTMENT: Department of Information and Technology Services
EXECUTIVE: Donzell Gipson
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SUBJECT
Title
Authorize a two-year cooperative purchasing agreement for the SimSpace Cyber Force Platform that provides high-fidelity cyber ranges, cyber security training, and live-fire exercises for the Department of Information and Technology Services with Netsync Network Solutions, Inc. through the Interlocal Purchasing System agreement - Not to exceed $480,000.00 - Financing: 2023 Homeland Security - Urban Area Security Initiative 24-26 Fund
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BACKGROUND
This cooperative purchasing agreement will provide cyber ranges that deploy a selection of testing and training capabilities to enable City of Dallas security, risk, and vendor management teams to meet the objectives of the business. SimSpace will help various teams evaluate new tools, measuring staff readiness, pitting defenses against specific attack scenarios, and cyber ranges that can be molded to fit City of Dallas exact objectives and reporting requirements. SimSpace also provides high-fidelity cyber ranges, cyber security training, and live-fire exercises that enable organizations to develop teams and manage risk.
The Interlocal Purchasing System agreement was authorized by Chapter 791 of the Texas Government Code and Subchapter F, Chapter 271, Texas Local Government Code. Section 271.102 of the Texas Local Government Code authorizes a local government to participate in a Cooperative Purchasing Program with another local government or a local cooperative organization.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
This item has no prior action.
FISCAL INFORMATION
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Fund |
FY 2024 |
FY 2025 |
Future Years |
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2023 Homeland Security - Urban Area Security Initiative 24-26 Fund |
$480,000.00 |
N/A |
N/A |
M/WBE INFORMATION
In accordance with the City’s Business Inclusion and Development Policy adopted on September 23, 2020, by Resolution No. 20-1430, as amended, the M/WBE participation on this contract is as follows:
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Contract Amount |
Procurement Category |
M/WBE Goal |
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$480,000.00 |
Other Services |
N/A |
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M/WBE Subcontracting % |
M/WBE Overall % |
M/WBE Overall Participation $ |
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N/A |
100.00% |
$480,000.00 |
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• The Business Inclusion and Development Policy does not apply to Cooperative Purchasing Agreements, however, the prime contractor is a certified M/WBE. |
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• Netsync Network Solutions, Inc. - Non-local; Workforce - 22.50% Local |
PROCUREMENT INFORMATION
Method of Evaluation for Award Type:
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Cooperative Purchasing Agreement |
• Cooperative purchasing agreements enable the City to associate with State agencies, other local governments, or local cooperative organizations comprised of other state and local governments, to leverage market buying power and enable the City to purchase goods or services at lower prices |
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• The cooperative purchasing agreement is an alternative method of meeting the requirements for competitive bidding or competitive sealed proposals, not an exception from that requirement |
OWNER
Netsync Network Solutions, Inc.
2500 West Loop South, Ste. 410/510
Houston, Tx 77027 USA
Shawn Sutton, Account Manager