E-Rate #SS27-47001-C2-Firewall

Selah School District requests bids for scalable firewall solutions and cybersecurity components

Selah School District 119 (WA) is seeking bids for advanced firewall solutions and related components to secure its network across seven entities. - Government Buyer: - Selah School District 119, Yakima, WA - Contact: Greg Sugden, Director of Technology - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - Quantum Force (Quantum Force 3970) - WatchGuard (WatchGuard M4800) - Products/Services Requested: - Firewall appliances (Quantum Force 3970 or WatchGuard M4800, or equivalent) - Must support at least 10GB throughput, scalable up to 40GB - SSL VPN capability for 100+ users - Future add-on capability for advanced cybersecurity threat detection/blocking - Firewall service, components, software, and licenses for internal connections (7 units) - Basic maintenance of internal connections (2 units) - Installation and initial configuration of firewall appliances - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Solutions must be scalable and allow for future cybersecurity upgrades - Price is the primary evaluation factor, with additional consideration for compliance, scalability, ease of management, vendor experience, and security patch responsiveness - Procurement may be adjusted for new sites, relocation, or changes in quantity/capacity - Advanced cybersecurity features are not part of current E-Rate funding and will be purchased separately - The district will consider equivalent alternatives from other OEMs, not limited to the specified models.

Description

Selah School District is seeking bids for the purchase of firewalls and all related components. The procurement includes equipment that may be adjusted for the addition of new sites, relocation of sites, or adjustments to the quantity and/or capacity of service. The district requires solutions supporting 10GB throughput scalable to 40GB and SSL VPN capability for 100 or more users. Vendor proposals will be evaluated primarily on cost, with other factors including compliance, scalability, ease of management, vendor experience, and security vulnerability management. The response deadline is October 19, 2026.

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