Brand Name Only (BNO) Palo Alto Software Licenses FY26
ID: FA445226Q0003Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA4452 763 ESSSCOTT AFB, IL, 62225-5020, USA

NAICS

Software Publishers (513210)

PSC

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

Set Aside

No Set aside used (NONE)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/bff1d7dc01834a8c9ee797c85c65ee6e/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is soliciting proposals for Brand Name Only (BNO) Palo Alto software licenses for Fiscal Year 2026 under solicitation FA445226Q0003. The procurement aims to acquire Palo Alto Networks VM-Series licenses, which are essential for enhancing network security and maintaining compliance with security policies, as they are the only certified software compatible with the EACN's architecture. The licenses will support critical functions such as threat prevention and network traffic analysis, thereby reducing vulnerabilities to cyber threats. Proposals are due by 12:00 PM Central Standard Time on October 24, 2025, and must be submitted electronically to the primary contacts, Duncan Bowman and Jordan Butler, with late submissions not being accepted.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Duncan Bowman
    (618) 256-9994
    duncan.bowman.1@us.af.mil
    Files
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    Attachment 1 - Pricing Worksheet_Palo Alto FY26.xlsx
    This document is a Simplified Acquisition Proposal Request (SAPR) for Palo Alto Networks software renewals, specifically for FA445226Q0003. It outlines the requirements for contractors to provide PAN-SOFTWARE-NGFW-LAB and PAN-SOFTWARE-NGFW-CR licenses, which include Software NGFW Lab and Software NGFW, respectively. Both are 1-year renewals for deploying VM-Series, CN-Series, Subscription Services, and Virtual Panorama to manage Software Firewalls. Contractors must fill in highlighted cells with unit prices rounded to the nearest dollar. The delivery point is Scott AFB, IL, and the proposal contact is Kevin Samson. The document specifies FOB Destination, Net 30 discount terms, and a delivery ARO, with a section for contractor information such as name, address, POC, email, and phone number.
    Attachment 2 - Provisions and Clauses.pdf
    The provided document, "FA445226Q0003 Attachment 2," consists of 16 pages, each identically labeled. The file appears to be a placeholder or an empty attachment within a larger government procurement or grant application package, likely an RFP. Given that all pages are identical and contain no substantive information beyond the document identifier and page numbering, it serves as a structural component rather than a content-bearing one. Its purpose is to indicate the presence of an attachment, even if that attachment currently contains no unique data. Therefore, the document's main function is organizational within a federal government RFP, grant, or state/local RFP framework.
    Attachment 3 - Redacted BNO Justification.pdf
    SAPR Cover Letter_Palo Alto FY26 (signed).pdf
    The Department of the Air Force, 763d Enterprise Sourcing Squadron, is soliciting proposals for Brand Name Only (BNO) Palo Alto software licenses for Fiscal Year 2026 (FA445226Q0003). This Simplified Acquisition Proposal Request (SAPR) is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products, with award based on price only in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(a)(2)(i). Contractors must submit a completed Pricing Worksheet (Attachment 1), Provisions and Clauses (Attachment 2), and an End User License Agreement (EULA). Proposals are due by 12:00 PM (Central Standard Time) on October 24, 2025, and must be submitted electronically to Duncan Bowman and Jordan Butler. Late proposals will not be accepted. The government intends to issue a Firm Fixed Price purchase order and reserves the right to conduct interchanges. Specific DAFFARS clauses will be included, such as those related to Supply Chain Risk and Ombudsman. Questions must be submitted in writing to the contracting officers before the closing date.
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