Request for Quote (RFQ) PhishFirewall Enterprise

The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) is seeking quotes for a one-year PhishFirewall Enterprise subscription to deliver security awareness training and phishing simulation services to 1,100 users, with a total contract value of $17,120.00. The solicitation, numbered 250450 and posted on July 21, 2026, requires responses to be submitted via the OpenGov portal by August 3, 2026, and mandates that all offerors certify they are not subject to any Ukraine or Russia-related economic sanctions imposed by the U.S. or State of California. The contract term runs from September 1, 2026, to August 31, 2027, with delivery and performance occurring at OCTA-designated locations across Orange County, California. Evaluation for award is strictly based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, with cost accounting for 100% of the evaluation criteria and no consideration given to firm qualifications, staffing, or work plans. The contract is a Firm Fixed Price arrangement, and the authority retains the right to inspect and accept services at the destination; acceptance is not final until the Authority confirms conformance with specifications and warranty terms. All services must be delivered in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, and the vendor must indemnify OCTA against intellectual property infringement claims. Contract clauses include provisions for indemnification, audit rights, confidentiality, assignment restrictions, termination for convenience or cause, record retention for a minimum of three years, and ethical conduct standards. Subcontracting requires prior written approval, and the vendor must comply with all terms outlined in OCTA’s General Provisions, referenced as Exhibit A. No options, extensions, or socioeconomic set-asides are provided, and no formal Contracting Officer’s Representative or technical representative has been designated in the solicitation. Payment details, invoicing procedures, and accounting identifiers such as TAS or ACRN are not specified. All inquiries must be submitted in writing via OpenGov no later than July 17, 2026, with any addenda issued by July 22, 2026.