My Florida Marketplace #DMS-25/26-253

Florida DMS Seeks Input for MyFloridaNet-3 Statewide Network Infrastructure and Security Services

The Florida Department of Management Services (DMS) is seeking vendor input for the upcoming MyFloridaNet-3 (MFN-3) statewide network infrastructure and support services initiative. - Government Buyer: - Florida Department of Management Services (DMS), Division of State Purchasing, Deputy Director of Procurement and Contract Management - Scope of Requested Solutions: - Advanced network infrastructure and support services for state agencies, local governments, educational institutions, and non-profits - Key features and services requested: - Layer 3 VPN, Virtual Private LAN Service (VPLS), VPN with multi-factor authentication (MFA) - Cloud connectivity with Ethernet Virtual Circuits and VRF mapping - Centralized firewall, DDoS protection, and managed security services - SD-WAN, Secure Access Service Edge (SASE), Dedicated Internet Access (DIA) with vendor address space - Point-to-point services (Wave, VPWS), Metropolitan Area Network (MAN) - Network Operations Center (NOC), Security Operations Center (SOC), and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) - Network management tools with role-based access control (RBAC) - Customer Premise Equipment (CPE) including routers, firewalls, and SD-WAN appliances - Managed and unmanaged service options, migration support, and robust service level agreements (SLAs) - Local loop with provider swap options and geo-redundant internet peering - Notable Requirements: - Multi-vendor solution scenarios are encouraged - Emphasis on cost-effectiveness, reliability, and operational flexibility - Migration support from the current MFN-2 contract, including NNI bridging - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the RFI; responses are for information gathering only - No contract award or period of performance is defined at this stage

Description

The Department of Management Services (DMS) of Florida issued this Request for Information (RFI) to gather information from vendors regarding network infrastructure and support services for Eligible Users, including State agencies, local governments, educational institutions, and non-profits. The RFI aims to collect data to potentially develop a future competitive solicitation for the MyFloridaNet-3 telecommunications network, which will replace the current MyFloridaNet-2 network. The Department seeks details on reliable, efficient, user-friendly, and cost-effective network services, including VPN, cloud connectivity, firewall, DDoS protection, SD-WAN, and other related services. Responses will be used for informational purposes only and will not result in a contract award.

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