E-Rate #DMS-26/27-025

Florida DMS Seeks Single Vendor for Statewide MyFloridaNet-3 Telecom Network

This opportunity seeks a single vendor to deliver MyFloridaNet-3 (MFN-3), the next-generation statewide telecommunications network for Florida's schools, libraries, and non-instructional facilities. - Government Buyer: - Florida Department of Management Services (DMS) - Scope of Services: - Data transmission and internet access for 9,365 active entities (7,876 schools, 818 libraries, 671 non-instructional facilities) - Bandwidth options from 1.5 Mbps to 100 Gbps (and up to 102,400 Mbps per latest documents) - Installation and initial configuration for all sites - Ongoing support, including the ability to revise bandwidth or add new sites during the contract - Migration from the current MFN-2 network to MFN-3, with a detailed project management plan - Technical Requirements: - Enterprise firewall services (high availability, geo-blocking, IPS/IDS, malware detection, 24x7 management) - Customer Premises Equipment (CPE) rental/management (routers, firewalls, SD-WAN appliances) - Centralized VPN (LAN-to-LAN and Client-to-LAN) with multi-factor authentication and strong encryption - Hosted SD-WAN solution with AES-256 encryption and 24/7 support - Cloud transport services (dedicated connections to cloud providers) - 24x7x365 Network Operations Center (NOC) and Security Operations Center (SOC) staffing - E-rate compliance for eligible K-12 sites and libraries - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Single-vendor strategic partnership for up to 14 years (7-year base, 7-year renewal) - Cost is the most heavily weighted evaluation criterion - Extensive project management, migration planning, and operational support - Transition planning for future contract successors - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; the solicitation is open to all qualified providers.

Description

The Florida Department of Management Services is seeking proposals for data transmission MyFloridaNet-3 Services to 7,876 schools, 818 libraries, and 671 Non-Instructional Facilities, totaling 9,365 active Florida entities. The purpose is to establish a multi-year strategic partnership with a single vendor to reduce costs, improve service quality, and increase long-term value. The contract includes a 7-year initial term with a possible 7-year renewal and covers internet access and data transmission services with bandwidth ranging from 1.5 Mbps to 102,400 Mbps. Cost is the most heavily weighted scoring criterion.

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