New York State Contract Reporter #26350134

SUNY Downstate seeks annual Cloudflare DDoS Protection service plan

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking proposals for an annual Cloudflare DDoS Protection service plan to enhance its IT security posture. - Government Buyer: - State University of New York (SUNY) - SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University - Contact: Lisandra Reid, Assoc. Director of IT Business Operations - OEM Highlight: - Cloudflare is the only specified Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) - Products/Services Requested: - Annual Cloudflare DDoS Protection service plan - Quantity: 1 subscription - No specific part number provided - Notable Requirements: - Discretionary procurement up to $125,000 - Preference for New York State small businesses and certified Article 15-A businesses - Must comply with New York State Finance Law §§139–j & –k (Lobbying Law), vendor responsibility, and tax law requirements - No prior awards for a similar contract in the past five years - One-year contract term - Purpose: - To provide robust DDoS protection for SUNY Downstate's IT infrastructure

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Downstate Health Sciences University intends to make an award under discretionary authority up to $125,000 for an Annual CloudFlare DDos Protection service plan. This procurement is pursuant to NYS Education Law 355(5)(a), allowing purchases without a formal competitive process in certain circumstances, including from NYS small businesses and certified businesses. Interested vendors must contact the designated campus contact within fifteen business days. The procurement is subject to NYS Finance Law §§139 –j & –k, and vendors must comply with vendor responsibility and tax law requirements.

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