SPSSC- Palo Alto Firewall Implementation

The Illinois Finance Authority (IFA) awarded an Open Market Small Purchase contract to Catalyst Consulting Group, Inc. (V00000010) on September 4, 2026, with a total contract value of $10,000.00. The contract period extends from award through December 31, 2026. This engagement represents a single line item delivery: the implementation of a new Palo Alto Firewall, which will be configured and deployed by Catalyst to replace IFA's existing firewall infrastructure.

Catalyst Consulting Group, Inc., which currently manages network and infrastructure services for the Illinois Finance Authority, will execute the firewall implementation and configuration services throughout the contract performance period. The Palo Alto Firewall replacement constitutes a critical network security upgrade that will be delivered as a turnkey solution by the incumbent contractor, leveraging their existing familiarity with IFA's technology environment and operational requirements.