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

The Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (CJIA) awarded a contract to RKON, Incorporated for professional software services related to cybersecurity infrastructure upgrades. Specifically, the contract involves upgrading a Checkpoint Firewall System, which includes updating the Checkpoint SMS management server and two Checkpoint gateways from the current version to version R81.10, as recommended by RKON. The contract was awarded on October 3, 2025, with a completion date of May 1, 2026.

The contract is classified as an Open Market Small Purchase with a total contract value of $3,000.00. The scope of work focuses on professional software services that will enhance the organization's network security infrastructure by implementing recommended system version updates. The contract is governed by the State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office General Services Standard Terms and Conditions (Version 23.2), which establishes standard contractual provisions for vendors doing business with the state government and outlines comprehensive administrative and legal guidelines for the procurement process.