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Vermilion Parish School District Solicits Quotes for Palo Alto or Equivalent Firewalls with Support and Security Bundles

Vermilion Parish School District is seeking quotes for two next-generation firewall appliances and associated support services, with a preference for Palo Alto Networks or equivalent solutions. - Government Buyer: - Vermilion Parish School District (VPSB), Abbeville, Louisiana - OEMs and Vendors: - Palo Alto Networks is the only OEM explicitly named, but equivalent products from other manufacturers are acceptable - Products/Services Requested: - Two PA-1420 firewall hardware appliances (Palo Alto or equivalent) - Part number: PA-1420 - Quantity: 2 - Two PA-3440 firewall hardware appliances (Palo Alto or equivalent) - Part number: PA-3440 - Quantity: 2 - Support services for each firewall model - PA-1420: PAN-SVC-PREM-1420 (1, 3, or 5 year options) - PA-3440: PAN-SVC-PREM-3440 (1 or 3 year options) - Quantity: 2 per model - Network security bundles with precision AI features for each firewall - PA-1420: PAN-PA-1420-BND-PRECISIONAI (1, 3, or 5 year options) - PA-3440: PAN-PA-3440-BND PRECISIONAI (1, 3, or 5 year options) - Quantity: 2 per model - Installation and initial configuration of all firewall appliances - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Vendors may propose equivalent firewall solutions from other manufacturers - Support and security bundles must be quoted for multiple duration options (1, 3, or 5 years) - Installation and initial configuration are required as part of the procurement - Solicitation is for E-rate Category 2 services, focusing on firewall hardware, software, and support

Description

Vermilion Parish School District is requesting quotes for two firewalls, either Palo Alto or equivalent models. There are two options: Option 1 includes PA-1420 hardware appliances with support and network security bundles available for 1, 3, or 5 years; Option 2 includes PA-3440 hardware appliances with similar support and bundle options. The solicitation requires quotes to be sent by August 31, 2026. The procurement is for Category 2 services, specifically firewall service components and necessary software and licenses.

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