Governor's Office of Information Technology - Enterprise Network Security Firewalls RFI - RFI-2027000006
Colorado Statewide Longitudinal Data System | State of ColoradoState · Denver, CO- Due
- Sep 23, 2026
- Deadline passed
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Summary
The State of Colorado Governor's Office of Information Technology (OIT) is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) to perform market research and gauge enterprise capabilities for Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW) and centralized network security management solutions.
The focus of this initiative is for dedicated enterprise hardware and network-layer security across OSI Layers 2 through 7, separate from endpoint and workstation security software. OIT shall evaluate technology solutions and strategies for enterprise stability, multi-tenant agency support, predictable lifecycle maintenance, and compliance with federal and state data protection standards. This RFI seeks market research white papers, proposals, and budgetary projections from industry-leading enterprise network security vendors. Submission deadline is 2026-09-23.
- Submit to
- https://www.bidnetdirect.com/colorado/oit/solicitations/RFI-2027000006-Enterprise-Network-Security-Firewalls-REQ-1341396
- Scope location
- Denver County, Colorado
- Reported agency
- Governor's Office of Information Technology, State of Colorado
Questions about this RFI
How do I respond to this RFI from Colorado Statewide Longitudinal Data System | State of Colorado?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is September 23, 2026. Submissions should be delivered to: https://www.bidnetdirect.com/colorado/oit/solicitations/RFI-2027000006-Enterprise-Network-Security-Firewalls-REQ-1341396.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFI?
Most government agencies, including Colorado Statewide Longitudinal Data System | State of Colorado in CO, 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 RFI 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.
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What documents are required to bid on this RFI?
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. Review the full document from Colorado Statewide Longitudinal Data System | State of Colorado for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Denver County, Colorado. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.