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Request for Information (RFI): Fortinet Branded Hardware, Support, Subscriptions, and Services

Closed

BLD6232026F6State & Local

Submission Closed07/01/2026, 06:00:00 PM UTC

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Broward County is seeking information to evaluate whether Fortinet, Inc. products, services, maintenance, and support are available from multiple vendors or if an alternative solution can meet its cybersecurity needs, as it currently believes Fortinet is the sole source capable of fulfilling requirements. The County relies on Fortinet’s centralized network monitoring and segmentation capabilities, its enforcement of a Zero-Trust security model with least-privilege access, and its management of over 2,000 customized traffic rule sets to maintain a robust and industry-aligned cybersecurity posture. This RFI is not a solicitation for pricing or a purchase commitment but is intended to gather documentation from vendors who may offer equivalent or superior solutions that could challenge the proposed sole brand designation. Vendors must submit their responses through the electronic bidding system by the deadline, including any supporting materials that demonstrate the comparability, availability, or capability of alternate offerings. The Director of Purchasing retains exclusive authority to determine whether the commodity or service is truly exclusive to Fortinet, and all decisions made following review of submissions are final, non-appealable, and not subject to protest or objection. The RFI remains open for responses until the posted deadline, with all communication and submissions handled electronically via the designated platform.

General Info

Broward County seeks to confirm Fortinet’s uniqueness for cybersecurity needs, with sole source decision final and non-appealable by July 1, 2026.

Agency

Florida → Broward County

NAICS

N/A

Place of Performance

FL, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

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Timeline

PhaseClosed

PostedJun 23

Solicitation

Response DeadlineJul 1

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

07/01/2026, 06:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyFlorida → Broward County

Contacts1 person available

OfficeFL, USA

Organization / AgencyFlorida → Broward County

Office AddressFL, USA

Contacts

Neda Augusto (Primary) Marlyn Mahabeer (Alternate

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Interested Companies (1)

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Full Description

This Request for Information (RFI) Notice of Intent to Designate Sole Brand is to determine if the specified commodity or service is available from multiple providers, or if an alternate commodity or service is available that would meet the County’s needs. This is not a request for pricing or a purchase commitment.
The following commodity or service is thought to be available from only a sole source and is the only commodity/services that meet the County’s needs:
Sole Brand Designation: Fortinet, Inc.
The objective of this RFI is to identify qualified vendors capable of delivering Fortinet products, services, maintenance, and support to ensure the County’s cybersecurity posture remains robust, efficient, and aligned with industry best practices. Fortinet provides centralized administration to monitor and segment the network, enforces a “Zero-Trust” framework with least-privilege access, and manages over 2,000 customized rule sets to control verified inbound and outbound traffic.
This RFI will remain posted until closing date and time.
Prospective Vendors are requested to provide information regarding their ability to provide the commodity or service described or written explanation or other documentation contesting the proposed RFI designation.
If you are capable of meeting or exceeding the County’s requirements for the specified commodity or service, respond to this RFI through the electronic bidding system. Vendor should upload any supporting information in the electronic bidding system as part of its response to assist the County in determining if commodity or service is comparable, is available from multiple suppliers, and meets the County’s needs. The Director of Purchasing shall have sole authority in deciding what is comparable.
The Director of Purchasing shall consider such submittals and notify all submitting vendors (through the electronic bidding system) of the decision whether to designate as a Sole Source/Brand, which decision shall not be subject to objection, protest, or appeal.