BTOIT302-24 Palo Alto Firewall Support

The State of West Virginia, Department of Environmental Protection, is seeking bids for a Palo Alto Firewall Support contract for Kanawha County and the City of Charleston. The solicitation requests support and subscription services for two Palo Alto Networks PA-850 firewalls in a high-availability configuration. The required services include GlobalProtect subscriptions, Threat Prevention subscriptions, and Premium Support. The contract term is for one year, with three optional one-year renewal periods. Bids must be submitted by August 16, 2024 at 10:30 AM, and the contract will be awarded to the vendor providing the lowest overall total cost for the required firewall support and maintenance services. Technical questions are due by August 8, 2024.

This appears to be an open and competitive bidding opportunity with no set-aside designations or restrictions. The current environment includes two existing Palo Alto PA-850 firewalls, and the funding for this contract will be provided by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection. No information is provided about any incumbent vendors or the anticipated award value or budget range.