HQIT-CheckPoint QF3950 Appliances

The Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences is requesting bids for CheckPoint QF3950 Security Gateway appliances (SKU CPAP-SG3950-SNBT) with a 1-year SandBlast Security Subscription Package, with bids due September 4, 2026. No substitutes are permitted.

This is a single-source procurement with a fixed appliance specification and bundled security subscription. The solicitation is administered through the Alabama Buys electronic system and requires suppliers to register and participate online.

The contract value does not exceed $25,000 total, with an option for annual renewal by written agreement for a maximum five-year term. The headquarters location is listed as 1051 Wire Road, Auburn, Alabama.

Evaluation will include cost realism and price reasonableness analysis at the Chief Procurement Officer's sole discretion. The Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences will consider budget constraints when processing awards and must remain within its allocated budget when issuing purchase orders.

Suppliers must comply with Alabama's sales tax exemption provisions, E-Verify employment verification requirements, and the Beason-Hammon Alabama Taxpayer and Citizen Protection Act. Foreign corporations must register with the Alabama Secretary of State. All contracts are governed by Alabama law with exclusive venue in Montgomery. Payment will be made electronically; suppliers must accept multiple forms of electronic payment at no additional cost to the State. The State reserves the right to cancel contracts for convenience with practicable notice.