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Owatonna School District Next-Generation Firewall Solution and Services

Owatonna School District 761 is seeking a comprehensive Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) solution to upgrade its network security infrastructure. - Government Buyer: - Owatonna School District 761 (Steele County, MN) - OEMs and Vendors: - Fortinet (primary OEM specified) - Functionally equivalent OEMs are permitted if all requirements are met - Products/Services Requested: - One Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) appliance (upgraded Fortinet FortiGate model or equivalent) - Must provide high-performance network throughput, deep SSL inspection, Intrusion Prevention (IPS), and advanced threat mitigation - Must support flexible SSL/VPN for site-to-site and remote access - Five-year support and service bundle (FortiCare and FortiGuard UTM or equivalent) - Includes hardware replacement, technical support, firmware upgrades - Security subscriptions: Application Control, CIPA-compliant Web Filtering, AntiSpam, IPS, Advanced Malware Protection (antivirus, mobile malware, botnet protection, Content Disarm & Reconstruction, Virus Outbreak Protection) - Deployment and integration services - Network integration, rule set migration, operational verification - Technical training and knowledge transfer for IT staff - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Alternatives to Fortinet must ensure full interoperability with the district's reporting platform or provide an equivalent reporting service at no extra cost - Integration must not require extensive IT retraining - Hands-on training for IT staff is mandatory - Five-year support and service period is required

Description

The solicitation seeks proposals for a Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) solution to replace the current district-owned Fortinet FortiGate 1101E appliance. The project includes hardware procurement, system configuration, and technical training services. The firewall will be installed at a single central location to serve as the gateway for all internet traffic. The proposal must include a five-year support and service bundle with various security features and flexible SSL/VPN capabilities. The winning vendor will handle deployment, integration, rule set migration, operational verification, and provide hands-on training for district IT staff.

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