NGFW Software Licensing and Subscriptions

The University of Southern Mississippi is seeking subcontractors to provide multi-year software licenses and subscriptions enabling full next-generation firewall functionality, including threat intelligence, intrusion prevention and detection systems, URL filtering, SSL decryption, and application control. These capabilities are essential for maintaining robust network security across the institution’s infrastructure, ensuring real-time protection against evolving cyber threats and comprehensive visibility into outbound and inbound traffic. The solicitation is open for bids with a response deadline of August 6, 2026, under the NAICS code 511210, which categorizes the procurement within software publishing and related services. Although the contract is designated as a subcontract and lacks specific set-aside classifications or detailed point of contact information, it requires vendors to deliver sustained, up-to-date software services over an extended term, implying the need for reliable support, version updates, and integration compatibility with existing security platforms. The place of performance and agency office details are not specified, suggesting the work may be delivered remotely or centrally managed. Bidders must demonstrate proven experience in delivering enterprise-grade NGFW software solutions with ongoing subscription support to meet the university’s security and compliance objectives.