Palo Alto VM Firewall

The Maryland Department of Transportation's Office of Transportation Technology Services (MDOT OTTS) is conducting a small procurement solicitation (HQOTTS2535) for Palo Alto VM Firewall equipment and services for MVA Customer Connect. The procurement seeks 70 Palo Alto Software NGFW Credits to deploy VM-Series, CN-Series, Subscription Services, and Virtual Panorama to manage software firewalls, with a two-year agreement covering the periods from April 17, 2025, to April 16, 2026, and April 17, 2026, to April 16, 2027. Bidders must be authorized Palo Alto resellers and submit a Letter of Authorization (LOA) with their bid. The solicitation requires vendors to provide unit and total costs for each year of service, with the capability to invoice annually. Key submission requirements include providing vendor details, authorized representative signature, and screenshots of Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Bid responses are due on March 4, 2025, at 2:00 PM local time, with vendor questions accepted until February 27, 2025, at 2:00 PM. All bids must be submitted through the state's eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA) e-procurement system.

This procurement is specifically designated as a Small Business Reserve (SBR) solicitation, which limits participation to certified small business vendors registered with the State of Maryland. Pricing must remain valid for 120 days after the bid due date, and the contract will be performed at MDOT/OTTS locations. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the procurement involves 70 Palo Alto Software NGFW Credits across a two-year agreement, suggesting a significant technology investment. The solicitation targets vendors with specific technical capabilities in Palo Alto firewall technologies and extended warranty services. No incumbent vendors are mentioned in the documentation. The procurement appears focused on upgrading or maintaining the Maryland Department of Transportation's network security infrastructure, specifically for the Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) Customer Connect system. Vendors must demonstrate technical expertise in Palo Alto firewall solutions and meet the state's small business certification requirements to be eligible for this contract opportunity.