Awarded vendors
- Aviate Enterprises, Inc.
Description
This contract awards the California Department of Motor Vehicles a renewal of its Darktrace cybersecurity platform, covering software licenses, technical support, on‑premises appliance deployment, analyst services, and training. The award is a single‑source award to Aviate Enterprises, Inc. for an estimated $437,862, with a performance period from September 9 2026 through August 31 2027. The procurement was conducted via an open RFQ, with bids due August 28 2026 and an intent‑to‑award issued August 31 2026. The award follows a lowest‑responsive‑cost evaluation, and the contract is structured as a firm‑fixed‑price, net‑45 payment schedule.
• Scope: Darktrace software licensing (up to 10 000 identities), support, on‑premises appliance, analyst services, and multi‑modal training.
• Vendor requirement: Must be the direct Darktrace manufacturer; third‑party resellers are prohibited.
• Preferences: Small‑business and DVBE incentives are available but not mandatory; the contract is not a formal set‑aside.
• Key dates: RFQ posted Aug 13 2026, bid deadline Aug 28 2026, intent‑to‑award Aug 31 2026, award Sep 9 2026, contract ends Aug 31 2027.