Trend Micro Deep Security Malware Prevention Renewal

The City of Pittsburgh's Office of Management & Budget, on behalf of the Department of Innovation and Performance, is seeking a Request for Quote (RFQ #2022-RFQ-130) for a Trend Micro Deep Security Malware Prevention licensing renewal. The procurement is specifically for forty (40) units of DXRA0555 Trend Micro Licensing, which includes comprehensive cybersecurity protections such as anti-malware, behavioral analysis, and web reputation protection for CPUs in an academic computing environment. The solicitation was released on April 27, 2022, with critical deadlines including May 9, 2022, for submitting questions and May 11, 2022, at 2:00 pm for final response submissions. The contract period will cover a one-year renewal from June 15, 2022, to June 14, 2023. Vendors are required to submit detailed pricing proposals with a per-unit licensing model, and all pricing must include shipping and delivery costs, structured as F.O.B. Destination. Payment terms are established at Net 45 days, with invoices requiring specific documentation including Purchase Order and solicitation numbers.

The procurement does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Vendors must complete a comprehensive vendor questionnaire, which includes submitting a W-9 form, agreeing to standard city terms and conditions, completing a vendor registration form, and providing a purchase order communication contact. The maximum budget for this procurement is set at $30,000, representing a one-time purchase for the annual licensing renewal. No incumbent vendor information is provided in the documentation, and there are no explicit details about existing infrastructure integration requirements. The procurement is structured to ensure transparency and comprehensive vendor documentation throughout the bidding and potential contract execution process, with a focus on securing cybersecurity licensing for the city's academic computing environment.