FortiNet FortiGate Software License Subscriptions

The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD), Lakehurst, NJ, requires FortiNet FortiGate software license support and subscriptions to support the communications security for the P-8A Poseidon aircraft. These license subscriptions are for continued support and services for these devices to meet security communication requirements. NAWCAD, Lakehurst, NJ intends to issue a contract on a limited competition basis with FortiNet’s authorized Federal resellers. Under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), FAR 6.302-1, Fortinet is the developer of the FortiGate appliance, software, anti-virus and intrusion protection files, and technical support.  The Government does not possess the technical data package required for the FortiGate firewall.  FortiNet’s authorized Federal resellers are the only responsible sources capable to provide the required licenses and support for the FortiGate Firewall currently installed and tested on the P-8A aircraft; therefore, they are the only vendors capable of meeting the Government requirement.

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals; however, the Government will consider all responses received within 15 days after the date of publication of this synopsis. Information received as a result of this notice of intent will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a full and open competitive requirement. A determination by the Government not to open the requirement to full and open competition based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.

Responses should reference N6833522R0006, and shall be submitted electronically to Contract Specialist, Cheryl Abele, at cheryl.a.abele.civ@us.navy.mil with the subject line "P-8A FortiNet FortiGate License Subscriptions". All responses should be received no later than 5:00 PM Eastern, 2 November 2021.

UPDATE (14 December 2021): Solicitation N6833522R0006 may be issued and posted on the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) Solicitation Module portal at https://piee.eb.mil/ on or about 20 December 2021. No telephone or written requests for the solicitation will be accepted. Amendments to the solicitation, if issued, will be posted to the same portal. After solicitation release, vendors should regularly access the website to ensure they have all the amendments.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:  Registration in the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) Solicitation Module is required to submit competitive proposals.  For more information on the Solicitation Module and registration, refer to the PIEE website at https://wawf.eb.mil or https://piee.eb.mil/ and https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/pdi/eb/docs/PIEE/PIEE_Solicitation_Module_Vendor_Access_Instructions.pdf.  Registration in the Department of Defense DoD System for Award Management (SAM) database will be a prerequisite for receiving an award.  For more information on the SAM, refer to the SAM website at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM. 

The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD), Lakehurst, NJ, requires FortiNet FortiGate software license support and subscriptions to support the communications security for the P-8A Poseidon aircraft. These license subscriptions are for continued support and services for these devices to meet security communication requirements. NAWCAD, Lakehurst, NJ intends to issue a contract on a limited competition basis with FortiNet’s authorized Federal resellers. Under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), FAR 6.302-1, Fortinet is the developer of the FortiGate appliance, software, anti-virus and intrusion protection files, and technical support.  The Government does not possess the technical data package required for the FortiGate firewall.  FortiNet’s authorized Federal resellers are the only responsible sources capable to provide the required licenses and support for the FortiGate Firewall currently installed and tested on the P-8A aircraft; therefore, they are the only vendors capable of meeting the Government requirement.

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals; however, the Government will consider all responses received within 15 days after the date of publication of this synopsis. Information received as a result of this notice of intent will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a full and open competitive requirement. A determination by the Government not to open the requirement to full and open competition based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.

Responses should reference N6833522R0006, and shall be submitted electronically to Contract Specialist, Cheryl Abele, at cheryl.a.abele.civ@us.navy.mil with the subject line "P-8A FortiNet FortiGate License Subscriptions". All responses should be received no later than 5:00 PM Eastern, 2 November 2021.