Opportunity
Ohio Procurement Portal #SRC0000040972
Ohio DAS seeks MBE suppliers for F5 VELOS Threat WAF Subscription Renewal
Posted
August 14, 2026
Respond By
August 21, 2026
Identifier
SRC0000040972
NAICS
541512
This opportunity is for Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) certified suppliers to provide a renewal of F5 Networks threat protection services for the State of Ohio Department of Administrative Services (DAS), Office of Information Technology SOCC03. - Government Buyer: - State of Ohio - Department of Administrative Services (DAS), Office of Information Technology SOCC03 - OEM Highlight: - F5 Networks is the required Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) - Products Requested: - F5 VELOS THREAT WAF SUB 1Y (Part Number: F5-SBS-VELTCCX4101Y) - Quantity: 2 - Description: F5 VELOS Threat Web Application Firewall Subscription for 1 year - Notable Requirements: - Only MBE-certified suppliers are eligible - Suppliers must be on specific state contracts (RSC024735, RSC021317, RSC021135, 0A1375 (Index GPC033), or STS033) or offer the item on an existing state contract - Pricing must be at or below contract rates - Only responses referencing a valid contract number will be considered - No acceptance of outside documentation or additional terms - Products must be shipped to the DAS OIT SDD SOCC facility in Columbus, Ohio - Selection based on lowest responsive and responsible MBE quote - Period of Performance: - Initial term is one year, with up to three additional one-year renewals possible based on performance and needs
Description
The State of Ohio - Department of Administrative Services is soliciting for renewal of the threat protection for the F5 for one year from July 15, 2026, to July 14, 2027. This solicitation is restricted to MBE dealers only who are on specified state contracts or offering the item on an existing state contract. The quoted price must be at or lower than contract pricing, and responses without a contract number will not be considered. Selection will be based on the lowest responsive and responsible MBE quote, and the contract may be renewed for up to three additional one-year terms based on performance and needs.