RFB-758-2700000066-2 | Network Security Software, Hardware, and Services

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, through the Finance and Administration Cabinet and the Commonwealth Office of Technology, is soliciting bids for a Master Agreement to provide network security software, hardware, and services. This procurement encompasses a wide range of security tools, including firewall management, endpoint security, and encryption solutions from manufacturers such as Checkpoint, Palo Alto, OpenText, Symantec, and Forcepoint. The scope includes the provision of specific software products, network security hardware, hourly rates for implementation and technical consulting, and both on-site and off-site training services. Bidders must be authorized resellers and provide formal manufacturer or distributor authorization letters prior to the contract award. The award will be based on a Best Value Ranking Approach, with a scoring rubric totaling 1,000 points weighted across software pricing, hardware pricing, services, training, and delivery time. A baseline delivery requirement of fifteen business days is established. Bidders must submit responses electronically via the Kentucky eProcurement system, including a notarized affidavit and a specific bid sheet, while entering a nominal value of $.01 in the electronic unit price field. Compliance with Kentucky state laws, including tax registration and workers' compensation policies, is mandatory. Additionally, vendors must adhere to NIST Special Publication 800-53 security controls and ensure the encryption of sensitive Commonwealth data both in-transit and at rest.