South Carolina Sfaa Sfaa #5400029557

South Carolina Statewide Term Contract for Barracuda Security Solutions and Services

The State of South Carolina is seeking bids for a multi-year, statewide term contract to supply Barracuda security software, hardware, and related professional services. - Government Buyer: - State of South Carolina, Department of State Procurement, Division of Procurement Services - OEM Highlight: - Barracuda Networks is the exclusive Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for all products and services requested - Products and Solutions Requested: - Comprehensive Barracuda cybersecurity solutions, including: - BarracudaOne AI-powered cybersecurity platform - Email protection (phishing, ransomware, impersonation, advanced threats) - Data protection (backup, disaster recovery, cloud-to-cloud protection) - Managed XDR (24/7 monitoring, detection, and response) - Application protection (Web Application and API Protection) - Network protection (next-gen firewalls, SASE, SD-WAN, zero-trust access) - Ransomware protection (layered, proactive, rapid recovery) - Physical and virtual appliances, SaaS products, and cloud subscriptions - Hardware examples: Barracuda Backup 3004 (BBS-3004), Load Balancer Appliance 340 (BBF340a), and a wide range of backup, firewall, and secure access controllers for AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud - Professional and Support Services: - Maintenance and support for hardware and software - Installation and deployment (remote and onsite professional services) - Premium support, custom logistics, and export services - Remote health checks, quick start, update migration, and training (including certification exams and custom classes) - Managed vulnerability security onboarding - Notable Requirements: - Bidders must offer a single percentage discount off Barracuda's MSRP for each product/service category - All monthly subscriptions and SaaS products require a minimum 12-month purchase term - Only Barracuda's manufacturing organization can approve non-economy shipping discounts - Contract is open to all qualified vendors able to supply Barracuda products and services statewide - Contract Structure: - Initial term of one year, with four one-year renewal options (up to five years total) - Covers both annual and monthly subscription models - Includes a comprehensive price list with part numbers for all Barracuda products and services

Description

This solicitation is for a Statewide Term Contract (STC) for Security Software Products & Services, specifically Barracuda One Software and Hardware. The contract is managed by the Materials Management Office of South Carolina and includes delivery within South Carolina. The solicitation includes a non-mandatory pre-bid conference via MS Teams and requires online submission of offers by September 15, 2026, at 11:00 AM EST. The award will be posted on September 28, 2026.

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