Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving a Services Agreement between Williamson County and Semper Fi Solutions, Inc. for Virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO) Managed Services to perform a Payment Card Industry (PCI) Assessment for the Williamson County Taxation Department in the amount of $22,500.00, and pursuant to DIR Cooperative Contract #DIR-CPO-5032, and authorize execution of the agreement.

Semper Feye Solutions, Inc (SFS) is an IT and Engineering solutions provider specializing in federal, state, and municipal engineering services.  Designated a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SD-VOSB) and a Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) by the Federal government and the State of Texas. Through this engagement, Semper Feye Solutions proposes to perform a Payment Card Industry (PCI) Assessment for the Williamson County Taxation Department.  Services will be provided as part of Virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO) Managed Services in partnership with SFS/VISTRADA through DIR Cooperative Contract #DIR-CPO-5032.  This service will benefit Williamson County by ensuring compliance with Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI-DSS), which are essential for safeguarding taxpayer payment information and reducing cybersecurity risks.  The assessment will help identify potential vulnerabilities, strengthen data protection practices, and support continued secure and reliable electronic payment processing with the Taxation Department.  Funding for this agreement will be provided through line item 01.0100.0503.004100 for FY26.  Contract Audit, General Counsel, Budget, and Information Services have approved this proposal.  Origination #4187.  The department's point of contact is Tammy McCulley.