NATO Business Opportunity: Provision of Palo Alto Networks Platform Products and Services
ID: RFQ-CO-424206-PAHPType: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFBUREAU OF INDUSTRY AND SECURITY

NAICS

Other Computer Related Services (541519)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/9a403f2d5e7841f9816d94e39efd343b/view
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    Description

    The Department of Commerce, specifically the Bureau of Industry and Security, is seeking proposals for the provision of Palo Alto Networks platform products and services as part of a NATO business opportunity. The initiative aims to establish three Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts to procure a range of Palo Alto Networks appliances, subscriptions, and related services, enhancing operational readiness for NATO Command locations across Europe and North America. This procurement will utilize a competitive bidding process based on a Statement of Work for each Task Order, with contracts spanning three years and the potential for two one-year extensions. Interested suppliers should contact Lee Ann Carpenter at LeeAnn.Carpenter@bis.doc.gov for further details.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Lee Ann Carpenter
    LeeAnn.Carpenter@bis.doc.gov
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    Summary of Requirements.pdf
    The NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA) is initiating a request for proposal (RFP) to establish three Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts for procuring Palo Alto Networks products and services. The objective is to develop an e-FAST framework that will involve five suppliers, facilitating the procurement of devices and services through competitive bidding based on a Statement of Work (SoW) for each Task Order. The IDIQ aims to provide a variety of Palo Alto Networks appliances, subscriptions, and additional services, ensuring cost-effective procurement via a Delivery Order competition. It is structured to encompass up to five suppliers, selected based on the lowest priced technically compliant bids for the first Task Order. The contract will span three years with two optional one-year extensions, covering equipment and services to be supplied to NATO Command locations across Europe and North America, including related NATO affiliates. This strategic procurement model is designed to enhance operational readiness while availing suppliers of competitive market opportunities.
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