Brand Name Only (BNO) Palo Alto Software Licenses FY26
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The Department of Defense, through the 763d Enterprise Sourcing Squadron at Scott Air Force Base, is soliciting proposals under solicitation FA445226Q0003 for Brand Name Only Palo Alto software licenses for fiscal year 2026. This requirement is critical for the Headquarters Air Mobility Command Communications Directorate to maintain the security posture of the EACN 10 gigabit architecture. The procurement includes 115 units of Software NGFW Lab with Standard Support and 815 units of Software NGFW for a one-year duration, covering VM-Series, CN-Series, Subscription Services, and Virtual Panorama. Palo Alto is designated as the sole source because it is the only software certified for use with EACN and is the industry standard for managing virtual firewalls and advanced threat prevention. This is a combined synopsis and solicitation following FAR 13 procedures, with the award based on price only. Proposals must be submitted electronically to the designated points of contact by 12:00 PM CST on October 24, 2025. Requirements for submission include a completed pricing worksheet and signed provisions and clauses, with a proposal validity period extending to November 15, 2025. The contract is a Firm Fixed Price purchase order and requires the use of the Wide Area WorkFlow system for electronic invoicing and payment processing. Delivery is specified to Scott AFB, Illinois, and the contractor must adhere to MIL-STD-130 and MIL-STD-129 for item marking and shipment labeling.
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Scott Air Force Base, IL, 62225, USASet-Aside
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Headquarters (HQ) Air Mobility Command (AMC) Communications Directorate (A67A) requires the purchase of Brand Name Only Palo Alto software. Palo Alto is a virtual (software) firewall that supports EACN's 10 gigabit architecture and enhances customer connection ability. The licenses required for this requirement are Palo Alto Networks VM-Series, Next Gen Firewall (NGFW) credits for Threat Prevention and Palo Alto Networks Premium Support Program for Panorama. The BNO Palo Alto Software is required to support EACN’s security policies to maintain positive control of the network, improve security efficacy and reduce security response times. These virtual machines are needed to analyze traffic to identify users/applications and determine applicable content. Without these licenses, EACN would become significantly compromised, presenting a larger attack surface for potential cyber threats. In addition, a gap in support could cause a network interruption in communications service and security. Palo Alto is the only software certified to be used with EACN and is the industry standard. Palo Alto is an other than small business selling these licenses through authorized resellers.
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