Florida E-Rate Firewall as a Service Solution

IDEA Public Schools is seeking vendors to provide a cloud-based Firewall as a Service solution, including licensing, implementation, configuration, support, maintenance, and related services for its Florida E-Rate program.

IDEA Public Schools


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Oct 21, 2026 06:00 PM
Sep 23, 2026 10:01 AM
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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Contact
solicitations@ideapublicschools.org
+12104003933
600 West Pike Boulevard, Weslaco, TX, USA
Submission Instructions
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IDEA Public Schools, RFP #6-FWAASFL-0127 Florida for E-Rate Cat 2 Consortium Form 470# 270000239, Attn: Procurement Department, 2115 West Pike Blvd, Weslaco, TX 78596
Description

IDEA Public Schools, IDEA Florida, Inc., and IDEA Greater Cincinnati, Inc. are soliciting proposals for a cloud-based Firewall as a Service solution under the Florida E-Rate program. The selected vendor must furnish all required licensing, implementation, configuration, support, maintenance, and related services necessary to provide a fully operational solution for the E-Rate funding period. The solution must support a Zero Trust Architecture aligned with NIST Special Publication 800-207 or an equivalent industry-recognized framework. The addendum confirms that vendors must be able to supply all pricing line items. Manufacturer-led implementation and 24/7 support are permitted while the respondent remains the prime contractor and SPI-billing service provider. The proposal must include the specified narrative sections and Attachments A through O, along with Appendices A and B and any optional additional documentation. Evidence of insurance is required with the proposal, and a carrier-issued binder or certificate is acceptable.

Classification Codes
NAICS541519Other Computer Related Services
PSCDJ10Security and Compliance support delivered as a service, by subscription, or service contract. Includes support of security policies/controls, processes, measuring compliance of relevant legal/compliance requirements, and responding to security breaches. Also provides support for IT Security systems providing Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM) for real-time Cyber Security and protection such as vulnerability scanning, managing firewalls, intrusion prevention systems, and security information and event management (SIEM). Includes Disaster Recovery (DR) services to support DR policy, process and means, dedicated failover facilities and perform DR testing.
Smart Codes
cloud firewall servicesnetwork security supportzero trust architecture
Specifications
Supply & Service
No
Timeline
Sep 11, 2026 02:00 PM-Pre-Proposal Meeting (optional)
The meeting was recorded and transcribed; no joining information is provided.
Oct 21, 2026 06:00 PM-Proposal Due Date
Requirements
Required
Required
Yes
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