Performance Work Statement 5_29_2025.pdf

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) details requirements for a Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) for the United States Marine Corps. The hardware-based device must have specific physical dimensions of 1.75 inches height and 17.3 inches width, weighing approximately 10.5 lbs, and be rack mountable. The device requires a 1-year subscription with comprehensive cyber protection services and premium U.S. Government support.

Key technical specifications include 2 x SFP+ ports supporting 10GBASE-LR standards, firewall throughput of 1.0 to 2.0 Gbps, and threat prevention throughput of 800 Mbps to 1.0 Gbps. Advanced features encompass machine learning integration, cloud-based ML processes, behavioral analysis for IoT detection, and automated policy recommendations. The NGFW must incorporate advanced capabilities like Advanced Threat Prevention, URL Filtering, Wildfire Malware Prevention, DNS Security, and SD-WAN functionality, with performance optimized for medium-sized environments and secure connectivity options including IPsec and SSL VPN throughput ranges.