Forcepoint License & Support Renewals
ID: N0042125Q1114Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTER AIR DIVPATUXENT RIVER, MD, 20670-1545, USA

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Software Publishers (513210)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION SOFTWARE (PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) (7A21)
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Naval Air Warfare Center Air Division, is seeking proposals for the renewal of Forcepoint licenses and support services. This procurement is a firm fixed-price contract, and the government intends to solicit and negotiate on a brand name basis for Forcepoint Federal LLC, emphasizing the need for technical acceptability alongside competitive pricing. The goods and services are critical for maintaining cybersecurity and operational integrity within the Navy's IT infrastructure. Interested vendors must submit their quotes via email to Cathleen Emmart by 4:00 PM EST on May 28, 2025, and must include specific documentation to verify their status as authorized distributors, along with other required information.

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    The document is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) issued by the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, specifically aimed at acquiring licenses and support for Forcepoint products for Fiscal Year 2025. It outlines the requirement for vendor submission of quotations for two primary items: a seat addition and a seat reduction of Forcepoint TRITON AP-WEB and Web Security, respectively. The RFQ specifies the quantities required (1,000 and 500 units), the delivery schedule, and the correct addresses for submission of quotations, including a comprehensive list of contracting and technical contacts. The document emphasizes that this RFQ is not a commitment by the government to pay any costs incurred in preparing submissions and describes the conditions under which quotes should be submitted, including due dates and formatting requirements. Moreover, it incorporates various federal acquisition regulations and clauses, stipulating requirements related to invoicing, reporting, and unique identification for delivered items. The overall purpose of this RFQ is to solicit competitive quotations for necessary software licenses while complying with government procurement procedures, ensuring both transparency and adherence to federal regulations throughout the procurement process.
    This government file outlines specific regulations and requirements for federal acquisition of commercial products and services. It details various Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) provisions that contractors must comply with. Key areas include prohibitions on certain internal confidentiality agreements, restrictions on contracting with entities using specific hardware, software, or services from particular foreign adversaries, and limitations on contracting with companies that use telecommunications equipment or services from certain Chinese companies. Additionally, it addresses requirements for providing accelerated payments to small business contractors, preferences for domestic commodities, and restrictions on business operations with the Maduro Regime in Venezuela and the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region. The document also provides guidance on payment requests and receiving reports, outlining procedures for electronic submissions through the Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) system, including registration, training, and various document types for different payment scenarios.
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