Brand Name Only (BNO) Palo Alto Software Licenses FY26
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA445226Q0003
- Agency
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Air Mobility Command
Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 513210 Software Publishers
- Place of performance
- Scott Air Force Base, Illinois 62225, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
Air Mobility Command seeks renewal of Brand Name Only Palo Alto Networks software licenses for its Enterprise Air Mobility Command Network (EACN) security infrastructure, with proposals due October 24, 2026. This is a sole-source, simplified acquisition (FAR Part 13) based on Palo Alto's status as the only software certified for EACN's 10 gigabit architecture.
Place of performance is Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. The procurement covers VM-Series Next Generation Firewall (NGFW) credits for Threat Prevention and Palo Alto Networks Premium Support Program for Panorama, required to maintain positive control of the network, improve security efficacy, and reduce security response times. Palo Alto is the industry standard and the only vendor offering virtual appliance deployment with single management pane across three sites and deep-packet inspection and malware detection capabilities meeting EACN's technical requirements. Comparable alternatives from Cisco and Juniper were evaluated and determined unsuitable. The NAICS code is 513210, Software Publishers; PSC is 7A20, IT and Telecom—Application Development Software (Perpetual License Software).
The pricing worksheet identifies two contract line items: NGFW Lab with Standard Support at $115 per unit and NGFW software deployment at $815 per unit, for a 1-year term. Net 30 payment terms apply. Delivery contact is Kevin Samson. Award is based solely on price. Offerors must submit electronically by 12:00 PM Central Standard Time to Duncan Bowman and Jordan Butler with FAR and DFARS clauses incorporated, including WAWF payment procedures, supply chain security requirements, and small business representations and certifications.
Notice text
Headquarters (HQ) Air Mobility Command (AMC) Communications Directorate (A67A) requires the purchase of Brand Name Only Palo Alto software. Palo Alto is a virtual (software) firewall that supports EACN's 10 gigabit architecture and enhances customer connection ability. The licenses required for this requirement are Palo Alto Networks VM-Series, Next Gen Firewall (NGFW) credits for Threat Prevention and Palo Alto Networks Premium Support Program for Panorama. The BNO Palo Alto Software is required to support EACN’s security policies to maintain positive control of the network, improve security efficacy and reduce security response times. These virtual machines are needed to analyze traffic to identify users/applications and determine applicable content. Without these licenses, EACN would become significantly compromised, presenting a larger attack surface for potential cyber threats. In addition, a gap in support could cause a network interruption in communications service and security. Palo Alto is the only software certified to be used with EACN and is the industry standard. Palo Alto is an other than small business selling these licenses through authorized resellers.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Attachment 1 - Pricing Worksheet_Palo Alto FY26.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| Attachment 3 - Redacted BNO Justification.pdf | ||
| Attachment 2 - Provisions and Clauses.pdf | ||
| SAPR Cover Letter_Palo Alto FY26 (signed).pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| This notice | Solicitation | |
| Brand Name Only (BNO) Palo Alto Software Sources Sought | Pre-Solicitation |
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