Professional Software Service to Upgrade our Firewall System - Small Purchase Sole Source Conditions

The State of Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (CJIA) awarded a small purchase contract to RKON, Incorporated on August 13, 2025, for professional software services related to upgrading a Checkpoint Firewall System. The contract, valued at $3,850.00, is scheduled for completion by January 30, 2026. The specific scope of work involves upgrading the Check Point SMS management server and two Check Point gateways from the current version to RKON's recommended version R81.10, with the latest Joint Harmonization Agreement (JHA) at the time of upgrade.

The contract is governed by the State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office General Services Standard Terms and Conditions (Version 23.2), which establishes comprehensive administrative and legal provisions for vendor interactions. The standard terms cover critical contractual elements including payment conditions, insurance requirements, performance standards, and intellectual property protections. RKON will be responsible for executing the technical upgrade as specified in Attachment A of the contract documentation, with the primary objective of enhancing the existing firewall infrastructure for the Illinois government agency.