Broward County Purchasing Division DemandStar #RFI-OPN2131819F1

Broward County Purchasing Division is seeking information from vendors about ruggedized cellular routers and management platforms for critical operational technology systems. - Government Buyer: - Broward County - Purchasing Division - OEMs and Vendors: - Cradlepoint (Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions) is the only OEM specifically mentioned - Products/Services Requested: - Cradlepoint E300 Ruggedized Cellular Routers - NetCloud Management Platform for device management and security - Key requirements: - Support for VPN technologies (e.g., IPsec) - Role-based access control - Centralized security policy management - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Routers must provide primary or supplemental connectivity for critical operational technology systems - County is evaluating if these products are available from multiple providers or if alternatives exist - Potential for sole source designation based on responses - Vendors are encouraged to submit supporting documentation electronically

Broward County Purchasing Division issued an RFI to determine the availability of Cradlepoint E300 Ruggedized Cellular Routers and related management and security platforms. The routers are intended to provide primary or supplemental connectivity for critical operational technology systems, with support for VPN technologies and centralized security policies. Vendors are encouraged to respond with supporting documentation via the electronic bidding system. The County will use the responses to decide on a sole source designation if applicable.