Public Safety Seeks Info on Foreign Threat Protection Solutions

The Department of Public Safety (DPS) is surveying the market for standards and solutions that will ensure the agency’s compliance with Executive Orders GA-47 and GA-48.

Both orders, issued by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott in November 2024, relate to the protection of critical infrastructure and sensitive information from foreign threats via security enhancements to state systems.

The agency’s request for information (RFI) lists the following as areas requiring feedback:

• Detection and prevention of harassment by foreign adversaries
• Hardening state systems against foreign threats
• Personnel security compliance and vetting procedures
• Compliance and reporting mechanisms

System and tool recommendations requested include monitoring tools, monitoring solutions and security software.

More detailed information about RFI No. ICT202502270155, including all minimum requirements and requested services, can be found online. The deadline for question submissions is March 21. Submissions are due by 5 p.m. March 31. Leann Jones is the point of contact for this solicitation.