Texas DIR is the state's IT agency, managing cooperative contracts that allow all Texas state and local government entities to purchase IT products and services without competitive bidding. DIR cooperative contracts generate $3B+ in annual purchases across 4,000+ government entities statewide.
Texas Department of Information Resources historically awards the following percentages of eligible contract dollars to small and disadvantaged businesses. These figures reflect agency performance against statutory goals and represent real contract opportunities for certified firms.
Texas Department of Information Resources is an active buyer in the following categories. These represent the highest-volume procurement areas based on historical award data.
The contractors who win Texas DIR contracts consistently aren't just responding to solicitations — they're known quantities before the solicitation is published. Here's how to build that position.
Apply for a DIR cooperative contract at dir.texas.gov/page/vendors
Monitor DIR solicitations for new cooperative contract categories
Apply for Texas HUB certification for DIR set-aside preferences
Once awarded a DIR contract, market to 4,000+ eligible Texas entities
Attend DIR's annual technology forum in Austin for industry engagement
These NAICS codes represent the highest-volume procurement categories at Texas Department of Information Resources. Register these codes in your SAM.gov profile to appear in agency vendor searches.
DIR vendor application + Texas HUB certification. Ensure your SAM.gov registration is active and includes the NAICS codes that match Texas Department of Information Resources's primary procurement categories before reaching out directly.
Texas Department of Information Resources awards 20% of eligible contract dollars to small businesses. All applicable SBA certifications are recognized.
Texas Department of Information Resources spends approximately $3B+ annually on contracts. The total agency budget is $500M+, with procurement representing the contract-deliverable portion of that spending.
Monitor SAM.gov and filter by Texas Department of Information Resources as the contracting agency. Set up email notifications for your NAICS codes from this agency. BidEdgeHQ monitors SAM.gov and state portals in real time, scoring every Texas DIR solicitation against your ICP profile and delivering WhatsApp alerts for high-match opportunities.