Web Application Firewall (WAF)

The University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) is requesting proposals for a cloud-based Web Application Firewall (WAF) solution and implementation services to replace its existing on-premises F5 environment, with proposals due July 15, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. ET under RFP 72-PJTH26087.

The scope includes proof of concept support, migration planning from the current F5 platform, comprehensive testing, staff training, and transition to production operations. The solution must deliver web application security, load balancing, TLS termination, traffic management, and reverse proxy functionality while supporting both on-premises and cloud-hosted applications. Integration with UNCW's existing security monitoring tools and streamlined administrative capabilities are required. The selected vendor will support university-hosted services across multiple web applications currently managed by the F5 platform.

This modernization initiative aims to enhance security posture, improve system resiliency, and reduce reliance on on-premises infrastructure.

Proposal submissions must include a cover letter confirming review of all RFP documents and addenda, a title page with company information, completed execution pages, signed addendum receipt pages if required, vendor proposals addressing all specifications, Attachment A (Pricing), Attachment D (HUB Supplemental Vendor Information), Attachment E (Location of Workers Utilized by Vendor), Attachment F (Certification of Financial Condition), and certification documents including OMB Standard Form LLL. Incomplete submissions or failure to provide all required items may result in proposal rejection at UNCW's sole discretion. Addendum One, posted June 15, 2026, revised Section 2.7, Bullet E regarding proposal contents and submission requirements; signed receipt of Addendum One is not required to be returned. Justin Hewett is the purchasing agent.