Software NGFW to deploy AI Runtime Security, VM-Series, CN-Series, Subscription Services, Strata…

The Florida Department of Children and Families awarded a contract on April 1, 2026, for software firewall and security services valued at $4,454.40. The contract encompasses 24 units of next-generation firewall software designed to deploy artificial intelligence-enabled runtime security capabilities. The deliverables include VM-Series and CN-Series firewall instances, subscription services for ongoing support and updates, and Strata Cloud Manager and Virtual Panorama management platforms to administer the software firewalls across the department's infrastructure.

The contract period extends from April 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, representing a one-year service and licensing term. The unit price for each firewall instance is $185.60, with all 24 units identified under serial number 2792995825. While the contract award documentation does not explicitly identify the prime contractor by name, the specific product specifications and serial numbering reference indicate the vendor providing next-generation firewall and cloud management solutions to support the department's cybersecurity infrastructure requirements.