Palo Alto Networks PA-1420 (PAN-PA-1420) and 1 more item

The Nebraska State College System awarded a purchase order (PO 4500285191) valued at $23,303.97 to Norlem Technology Consulting, Inc., a vendor based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on January 27, 2026. The contract involves the procurement of networking security equipment consisting of two Palo Alto Networks PA-1420 devices at $11,207.05 each and one Palo Alto Networks PA-440 device at $889.87. Performance of this contract was completed on the award date, with delivery scheduled to Wayne State College in Wayne, Nebraska.

The equipment is being acquired to replace existing Palo Alto Networks 5220 devices that will reach end-of-support in August 2027, and the procurement aligns with a new Enterprise Agreement for ongoing maintenance and support. The quoted pricing exceeds pre-negotiated contract rates available through established procurement vehicles including E&I, Sourcewell, National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO), and Midwest Higher Education Compact (MHEC). Payment terms are Net upon Receipt of Goods and Invoice with Free On Board Destination freight prepaid. The contract costs are apportioned across two cost codes, with 72 percent charged to code 8316-160-160 and 28 percent charged to code 8116-160-160.