Palo Alto Firewall Appliances & Licenses

The contract requests the procurement of two Palo Alto PA-440 Network Security/Firewall Appliances to replace aging, end-of-life firewall equipment within the Department of Defense infrastructure. Alongside the hardware, the order includes critical subscription licenses for Advanced URL Filtering, WildFire, Threat Prevention tailored for the PA-5280 model, and DNS Security, each covering one device or license for one year. Additionally, the Palo Alto Networks Premium Support Program with Extended Service for one year is included to ensure ongoing technical assistance and system reliability. Four optional years of renewal for all subscription licenses are also proposed to provide continuity of protection and support beyond the initial term. The equipment and services are intended for deployment at a location in San Antonio, Texas, with performance and delivery coordinated through the Department of Defense’s procurement channels. The solicitation, identified by number FA301626Q7111, was posted on July 15, 2026, with a response deadline of July 20, 2026, and falls under NAICS code 334111 for computer and office equipment manufacturing. As a special notice with no set-aside designation, it is open to all qualified vendors. Aisha Adams of the U.S. Air Force serves as the primary point of contact, reachable via phone and email for inquiries related to the procurement. The procurement reflects a strategic effort to modernize network security capabilities with industry-leading technologies, emphasizing advanced threat detection, prevention, and continuous support for mission-critical operations.