Palo Alto Firewall
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Defense Health Agency (DHA), specifically the U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases (USAMRIID), has issued a Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI) for market research. The purpose is to identify qualified vendors capable of providing Palo Alto Next-Generation Firewall Appliances and associated equipment. This RFI is for planning purposes only and is not a solicitation. Responses are due by May 28, 2026, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time.
Scope of Work
USAMRIID seeks information regarding the procurement of specific Palo Alto firewall materiel. The requirement includes:
- 2x Palo Alto PA-1420 Network Security/Firewall Appliances (or equivalent meeting MECs).
- 2x Palo Alto 450W Redundant Power Supplies.
- 1x Palo Alto Advanced URL Filtering, 1 Year Subscription.
- 2x Palo Alto Partner Enabled Premium Support, 1 Year.
The equipment must meet detailed Minimum Essential Characteristics (MECs), which include requirements for appliance type (purpose-built, rack-mountable, new), performance (min 5 Gbps firewall throughput, 2 Gbps threat prevention), functionality (stateful/deep packet inspection, application-layer visibility, integrated security services), identity-based policy enforcement, VPN capabilities, high availability (active/passive), advanced URL filtering, centralized management, and robust security features (FIPS-validated, STIG-aligned).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Response Due: May 28, 2026, 10:00 AM ET.
- Published: May 15, 2026.
- Estimated Delivery: One month following the delivery order date.
- Place of Performance/Delivery: USAMRIID, 1425 Porter Street, Fort Detrick, MD 21702.
Response Instructions
- Eligibility: Only current GSA schedule holders are requested to respond.
- Content: Capability statements should address experience, technical capability to provide material meeting DRAFT MECs, whether the buy is commercial, and noted delivery/warranty terms.
- Format: Responses must be submitted via email, limited to 10 pages, single-spaced, 12-point Times New Roman font minimum.
- Required Information: Responders must include company details such as RFI Number, CAGE Code, UEI, Name, Address, POC, Phone, Email, TIN, and Web Page.
Additional Notes
This RFI is for market research only; it is not a solicitation, and no contract will be awarded from this announcement. Responses are voluntary and will not be paid for. Proprietary information should be marked. Failure to respond does not preclude future participation. Monitor SAM.gov for future announcements.