FA8307_RFI_Palo_Alto_Twistlock_Alternatives
ID: FA8307_RFI_Palo_Alto_Twistlock_AlternativesType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8307 AFLCMC HNCK C3INSAN ANTONIO, TX, 78243-7007, USA

NAICS

Other Computer Related Services (541519)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SOFTWARE (PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) (7A20)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/0bbbf63d961f4065977a0174318518f4/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking information from qualified small businesses regarding alternatives to the Palo Alto Twistlock, also known as Prisma Cloud Compute Edition, which is currently utilized by the Government. The Request for Information (RFI) aims to gather insights on alternative licensing solutions that can provide functionalities such as automated vulnerability scanning, integration with CI/CD pipelines, and compliance with security standards like CVE, NIST, and STIG. This initiative is crucial for maintaining security and operational efficiency within cloud infrastructures, ensuring that the Government can continue to meet its compliance and security requirements. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their responses using the provided RFI template to the designated contacts, Geoffrey Bender and Elijah Simmons, via their respective email addresses, with no contract being awarded through this RFI process.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Geoffrey Bender
    geoffrey.bender.1@us.af.mil
    Elijah Simmons
    elijah.simmons.4@us.af.mil
    Files
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    FA8307_RFI_Palo_Alto_Twistlock_Alternatives (2).docx
    The document is a Request for Information (RFI) concerning the Palo Alto Twistlock, also known as Prisma Cloud Compute Edition, currently used by the Government. It details the system's functionalities, which include enforcing Comply2Connect standards, providing runtime security, threat protection for cloud infrastructures, and ensuring compliance with security requirements like CVE, NIST, and STIG. The Government seeks information from approved resellers about alternative licensing solutions, addressing aspects like automated vulnerability scanning, integration with CI/CD pipelines, transition timelines, and assurance of product scanning. Respondents are asked to provide pricing information, including estimated costs for transition and training for both incoming and outgoing solutions, as well as any additional features or benefits. This RFI emphasizes that no contract will be awarded through this process, and the Government holds the right to cancel the RFI without obligation. The overarching goal is to identify suitable alternatives that align with security and operational requirements, ensuring continued productivity.
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