RFB 7300 - Cisco Duo Essentials Overview.pdf

This is a product overview document for a Cisco Duo Essentials licensing opportunity for the Ohio Board of Education (BOE). The document outlines the features and capabilities of Cisco Duo Essentials, a multi-factor authentication (MFA) and access security solution designed to protect user identities and secure remote access to applications and resources. The BOE seeks to procure licenses for this security platform to enhance authentication protocols across its systems. Cisco Duo Essentials provides seamless MFA integration, supports multiple authentication methods including push notifications, passcodes, and hardware tokens, and offers administrative dashboards for user management and security monitoring. The contract opportunity is scheduled for November 2026, with specific details regarding quantities, response dates, due dates, and award timelines to be established through the formal RFB (Request for Bid) process.

The document provides a technical overview rather than detailed procurement terms, pricing structures, or set-asides. Specific information regarding pricing terms, incumbent vendors, funding sources, and budget allocations is not detailed in this overview document. The BOE will establish formal procurement requirements, evaluation criteria, and award procedures through the official Request for Bid (RFB 7300) process. Interested vendors should consult the complete RFB documentation and any related addenda for comprehensive procurement details, bidding instructions, and contract terms.