Next-Generation Network Security Firewall Rental Service
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 19TH2026Q0014
- Agency
- US Embassy Bangkok US Consulates and Embassies, Department of State
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 532420 Office Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing
- Place of performance
- Thailand
- Points of contact
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- Ramon Menendez-Carreira bangkokgsoprocurement@state.gov +66622055320
- Katekarn Chandsoda chandsodak@state.gov
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Embassy Bangkok, a civilian agency under the Department of State, is soliciting quotations for Next-Generation Network Security Firewall rental services, specifically a 36-month Palo Alto Networks PA-3410 firewall solution with bundled advanced security subscriptions, software updates, and comprehensive support. Key requirements include complete installation and configuration by February 26, 2026, 24x7 technical support with onsite incident response capability for four incidents during the rental period, 24x7 hardware maintenance and replacement, and active advanced security subscription services including threat prevention, malware analysis, URL filtering, and DNS-based security. Offerors must be authorized Palo Alto distributors or partners with an established business and permanent address in Thailand, demonstrate prior experience deploying similar enterprise-grade firewalls with client references, and possess qualified and certified staff. The Government will evaluate quotations using comparative evaluation methodology based on technical capability, past performance, and price, with Cybersecurity Supply Chain Risk Management (C-SCRM) assessment as a mandatory go/no-go factor. Critical deadlines include February 4, 2026 at 12:00 PM Bangkok local time for written questions and February 12, 2026 at 04:00 PM Bangkok local time for quotation submission, with all submissions required in Adobe PDF format (maximum 25MB) sent to BangkokGSOProcurement@state.gov.
This solicitation carries no set-aside designation and no specific incumbent or current contractor is mentioned. No explicit award value or budget range is disclosed in the solicitation materials. The contract encompasses a 36-month rental period with full deployment and operational status required within approximately three weeks of award. Prices must be quoted in Thai Baht, with Value Added Tax not applicable due to the Embassy's Thai government tax exemption certificate. The place of performance is Thailand, specifically the U.S. Embassy in Bangkok located at 120-122 Wireless Road, Lumpini, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330. An amendment issued on February 4, 2026 added two additional requirements: evidence of a firewall solution survivability system for emergencies and disaster recovery, and confirmation of 24x7 onsite/remote software support capability including version updates and patches throughout the rental period.
Notice text
Enclosed is a Request for Quotations (RFQ) for Next-Generation Network Security Firewall rental service with support, security subscription and software subscription. If you would like to submit a quotation, follow the instructions in Section 3 of the solicitation, complete the required portions of the attached document, and submit it to the address shown on the solicitation.
The U.S. government intends to award a purchase order to the responsible offeror representing best value using comparative evaluation authorized under FAR 13.106-2(b)(3). A comparative evaluation is defined as the act of comparing two or more offers in response to the RFQ. The item-by-item comparison is performed by comparing each offer directly to one another to determine which provides the best value to the Government.
Comparative evaluation is NOT a low price technically acceptable (LPTA) or trade-off process. Prospective offers must still meet basic standards for responsibility at FAR 9.104 and solicitation compliance to be eligible for award. We intend to award a purchase order based on initial quotations, without holding discussions, although we may hold discussions with companies in the competitive range if there is a need to do so.
Direct any questions regarding this solicitation in writing to Ramon Menendez-Carreira, Contracting Officer, email: BangkokGSOProcurement@state.gov. Questions must be written in English. Closing date for question submission will be on February 4, 2026 at 12:00 PM (Bangkok local time).
Quotations are due by February 12, 2026 at 04:00 PM (Bangkok local time). No quotations will be accepted after this time. Proposals must be in English and incomplete proposals will not be accepted.
Your quotation must be submitted electronically to BangkokGSOProcurement@state.gov. It is important to make sure the submission is made in specific size and format; in Adobe Acrobat (pdf) file format. The file size must not exceed 25MB. If the file size should exceed the 25MB, the submission must be made in separate files and attached to separate emails with less than 25MB each.
In order for a quotation to be considered, you must also complete and submit the following:
1. SF-1449
2. Section 1, Pricing
3. Section 5 Representations and Certifications
4. Additional information as required in Section 3
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Amendment0001_19TH2026Q0014_SF-30.pdf | ||
| RFQ-19TH2026Q0014-Next Generation Firewall Rental Service.pdf | ||
| Attachment 1 - C-SCRM Questionnaire.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet |
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