Data Center Firewall Replacements

The University of Southern Mississippi is seeking to replace its data center firewalls with a Cisco Secure Firewall solution, including hardware, software, licensing, support, and professional services.

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI


General
Open (open)
9280-26-R-IFBD-00055
Jul 06, 2026 02:00 PM
Jun 14, 2026 12:00 AM
3 years base + 2 × 1 year options
Invitation for/to Bid (IFB/ITB)
State
Original Solicitation Links
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9280-26-r-ifbd-00055

Contact
Amber Floyd
amber.floyd@usm.edu
+16012664855
University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS, USA
Submission Instructions
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Description

The University of Southern Mississippi is soliciting bids for the replacement of its existing data center firewall infrastructure. The current firewalls have been in production for over eight years and are reaching end-of-support and end-of-life. The objective is to procure and implement a Cisco Secure Firewall solution, including hardware, software, licensing, support, and associated professional services, as detailed in the provided Bill of Materials (BOM). The new solution must enhance threat protection, improve performance, and support a minimum five-year operational lifecycle. Vendors are expected to submit pricing for the specified Cisco solution and BOM. The agreement sought is for three years with the possibility of two one-year renewals.

Classification Codes
NAICS541513Computer Facilities Management Services
PSC7J20Hardware and perpetual software licenses for IT Security products providing Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM) for real-time operational security such as vulnerability scanning, cyber security, managing firewalls, intrusion prevention systems, and security information and event management (SIEM). Also covers IT Disaster Recovery tools to enable backup and recovery; dedicated failover facilities, generators, UPS systems.
Smart Codes
data center firewallsnetwork security hardwareit infrastructure replacement
Specifications
Supply & Service
No
Timeline
Jun 14, 2026 12:00 PM-Advertised Date
Jul 06, 2026 12:00 PM-Submission Date
Jul 06, 2026 12:00 PM-Opening Date
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