RFB-758-2700000066-3 | 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 for all state agencies and political subdivisions. The scope includes a wide array of security tools such as firewall management, endpoint security, encryption solutions, and specific products from manufacturers like Checkpoint, Palo Alto, OpenText, and Symantec. In addition to hardware and software, the contract encompasses implementation, technical consulting, break/fix services, and both on-site and off-site training. Bidders must be authorized resellers and provide formal manufacturer authorization or distributor letters to be eligible for award. The procurement utilizes a Best Value Ranking Approach, with a scoring rubric totaling 1,000 points distributed across software pricing, hardware pricing, services, training, and delivery time. Bids must be submitted electronically via the Kentucky eProcurement system, with actual pricing provided on a separate Bid Sheet. Key compliance requirements include adherence to NIST Special Publication 800-53 moderate level controls, encryption of sensitive data at rest and in transit, and the submission of a notarized Required Affidavit for Bidders and Contractors. The final closing date for responses is October 2, 2026, with a standard delivery requirement of fifteen business days.