Alachua County Public Schools IFB 26-31 Cloud Native Firewall
Alachua County School DistrictSchool · Gainesville, FL- Due
- Feb 27, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Jan 27, 2026
- Contract term
- 3 years
- Primary contact
- Jeffrey C. Garcia
- (352) 955-7582
The 30-second brief
Alachua County Public Schools is seeking bids for a cloud native firewall as a service platform that is E-rate eligible. The platform should provide advanced threat protection, cloud app firewall and monitoring, intrusion prevention, advanced antimalware defense, and DNS security.
Cloud Native Firewall as a service – iBoss complete edition, E-rate eligibility required-3-year license/subscription, IBoss FWaaS-Next Generation Firewall-Zero Trust Complete, IBoss agent & Management Integrated, Dedicated Cloud Resource Allocation, Global Availability, Cloud Access Security Broker, NIST-800-207 Policy compliance, Identity Services (SAML, OAUTH) Integration, Identity (User, Device, Applications, Services) based policy, Unified Policy Enforcement/Management, Private Network Access via Tunnels, SD-WAN, Multi-Edge Secure Access
Low, responsive and responsible Bidder, quality and conformity of proposed products to Bid specifications and qualifications of Bidder, including capability of meeting all delivery requirements.
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Summary
Alachua County Public Schools is seeking bids for a cloud native firewall as a service platform that is E-rate eligible. The platform should provide advanced threat protection, cloud app firewall and monitoring, intrusion prevention, advanced antimalware defense, and DNS security.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Low, responsive and responsible Bidder, quality and conformity of proposed products to Bid specifications and qualifications of Bidder, including capability of meeting all delivery requirements.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
14- Cloud Native Firewall as a service – iBoss complete edition
- E-rate eligibility required-3-year license/subscription
- IBoss FWaaS-Next Generation Firewall-Zero Trust Complete
- IBoss agent & Management Integrated
- Dedicated Cloud Resource Allocation
- Global Availability
- Cloud Access Security Broker
- NIST-800-207 Policy compliance
- Identity Services (SAML, OAUTH) Integration
- Identity (User, Device, Applications, Services) based policy
- Unified Policy Enforcement/Management
- Private Network Access via Tunnels
- SD-WAN
- Multi-Edge Secure Access
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
10- Bidder Acknowledgement and Acceptance Form
- Proof of E-Verify Participation Enclosed
- Debarment Form
- Affidavit Regarding the Use of Coercion for Labor and Services
- Jessica Lunsford Act Form
- Small/Minority Business Enterprise Form
- Insurance Certification Form
- F-Rate Participant Form
- Attachment C – Form of Proposal
- Questionnaire
- Submit to
- District Office, 620 East University Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32601-5498
- Scope location
- Gainesville, Florida
- Reported agency
- Alachua County Public Schools
Questions about this IFB
How do I respond to this IFB from Alachua County School District?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is February 27, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: District Office, 620 East University Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32601-5498. For questions, contact Jeffrey C. Garcia.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this IFB?
Most government agencies, including Alachua County School District in FL, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the IFB submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Jeffrey C. Garcia at (352) 955-7582. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Cloud Native Firewall as a service – iBoss complete edition, E-rate eligibility required-3-year license/subscription, IBoss FWaaS-Next Generation Firewall-Zero Trust Complete, IBoss agent & Management Integrated, Dedicated Cloud Resource Allocation, Global Availability, Cloud Access Security Broker,. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Low, responsive and responsible Bidder, quality and conformity of proposed products to Bid specifications and qualifications of Bidder, including capability of meeting all delivery requirements." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Alachua County School District?
All active and historical solicitations from Alachua County School District are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Alachua County School District regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 3 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this IFB?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Bidder Acknowledgement and Acceptance Form, Proof of E-Verify Participation Enclosed, Debarment Form, Affidavit Regarding the Use of Coercion for Labor and Services, Jessica Lunsford Act Form, Small/M. Review the full document from Alachua County School District for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Gainesville, Florida. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.