HQIT-CheckPoint Quantum Force 3950 Appliances

The Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences is soliciting bids for CheckPoint Quantum Force 3950 Security Gateway appliances (SKU CPAP-SG3950-SNBT) with no substitution permitted, with bids due September 4, 2026 — a three-day turnaround under Quick Quote procedures.

The scope is limited to the specified CheckPoint appliance model, which includes a one-year SandBlast Security Subscription Package. The unit will be delivered to headquarters at 1051 Wire Road, Auburn, Alabama 36832. Bidders must register in Alabama Buys and submit responses electronically through the Supplier Portal; questions must also be submitted online to maintain an audit trail.

The contract ceiling is $25,000 with a maximum term of five years from the effective date and the option for annual renewal by written agreement of both parties. The agency will evaluate cost realism and price reasonableness at the sole discretion of the Chief Procurement Officer and will remain within budget when awarding the purchase order.

Suppliers must comply with the Beason-Hammon Alabama Taxpayer and Citizen Protection Act, including E-Verify enrollment if employing workers within Alabama. Foreign entities must register with the Alabama Secretary of State. The State is exempt from sales tax and will furnish an exemption letter upon request. Suppliers must accept multiple forms of electronic payment — including state-issued credit cards, P-cards, and EFT transfers — at no additional cost to the State. All contracts are governed by Alabama law with exclusive venue in Montgomery. The State reserves the right to cancel for convenience and does not provide indemnification to suppliers.