Brand Name Only (BNO) Palo Alto Software Sources Sought

Inactive on SAM.gov — responses were due 24 Oct 2026 · No Set aside used · Department of the Air Force, DoD · Scott Air Force Base, IL · NAICS 513210 · Solicitation FA445226Q0003

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Solicitation details

Solicitation numberFA445226Q0003
Notice ID08008cf318dc4ecda0425e6d8b87592f
AgencyDepartment of Defense (DoD)
Sub-agencyDepartment of the Air Force
Contracting officeFA4452 763 ESS
NAICS code513210 — Software Publishers
Product / service code (PSC)7A20
Set-asideNo Set aside used
Notice typeCombined Synopsis/Solicitation
Posted21 October 2025
Response deadline24 October 2026 (closed)
Place of performanceScott Air Force Base, IL, USA
CompetitionCompetitive

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Description

Headquarters (HQ) Air Mobility Command (AMC) Communications Directorate (A67A) requires the purchase of Brand Name Only Palo Alto software. Palo Alto is a virtual (software) firewall that supports EACN's 10 gigabit architecture and enhances customer connection ability. The licenses required for this requirement are Palo Alto Networks VM-Series, Next Gen Firewall (NGFW) credits for Threat Prevention and Palo Alto Networks Premium Support Program for Panorama. The BNO Palo Alto Software is required to support EACN’s security policies to maintain positive control of the network, improve security efficacy and reduce security response times. These virtual machines are needed to analyze traffic to identify users/applications and determine applicable content. Without these licenses, EACN would become significantly compromised, presenting a larger attack surface for potential cyber threats. In addition, a gap in support could cause a network interruption in communications service and security. Palo Alto is the only software certified to be used with EACN and is the industry standard. Palo Alto is an other than small business selling these licenses through authorized resellers.

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SAM.gov has posted 2 notices under solicitation FA445226Q0003, oldest first.

Documents in the solicitation package

4 files are attached to this notice.

  • SAPR Cover Letter_Palo Alto FY26 (signed).pdf
  • Attachment 1 - Pricing Worksheet_Palo Alto FY26.xlsx
  • Attachment 2 - Provisions and Clauses.pdf
  • Attachment 3 - Redacted BNO Justification.pdf

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