IDEA Greater Cincinnati Firewall as a Service (FWaaS) RFP #7-FWAASOH-0127 - 2026
IDEA Greater Cincinnati Inc SchoolsSchool · Cincinnati, OH- Due
- Oct 21, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Aug 26, 2026
- Contract term
- 3 years
- Primary contact
- Humberto Hinojosa
The 30-second brief
IDEA Greater Cincinnati, Inc. is issuing RFP #7-FWAASOH-0127 to identify a qualified vendor for a cloud-native Firewall as a Service (FWaaS) solution. The procurement covers approximately 1,420 instructional licenses, including implementation, configuration, maintenance, and support. The solution must align with Zero Trust Architecture (NIST SP 800-207) and will be deployed at the IDEA Price Hill and IDEA Valley View campuses in Cincinnati, OH. This is an E-Rate Category 2 solicitation (Form 470# 270000238), requiring respondents to provide a valid SPIN and FCCRN. The initial contract term is three years (July 1, 2027 – June 30, 2030) with two optional one-year renewals. Proposals are due by October 21, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST. A non-mandatory virtual pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for September 11, 2026.
FWaaS licenses, Implementation, Configuration, Maintenance, Support, Service response plan, Itemized pricing
Cost of E-Rate Eligible Products (30), Technical & Functional Suitability (28), Reputation & Reliability (12), Total Cost of Ownership (10), Terms & Conditions (10), Completeness of Proposal (5), Service Response & Support Capability (5)
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Summary
IDEA Greater Cincinnati, Inc. is issuing RFP #7-FWAASOH-0127 to identify a qualified vendor for a cloud-native Firewall as a Service (FWaaS) solution.
The procurement covers approximately 1,420 instructional licenses, including implementation, configuration, maintenance, and support. The solution must align with Zero Trust Architecture (NIST SP 800-207) and will be deployed at the IDEA Price Hill and IDEA Valley View campuses in Cincinnati, OH. This is an E-Rate Category 2 solicitation (Form 470# 270000238), requiring respondents to provide a valid SPIN and FCCRN. The initial contract term is three years (July 1, 2027 – June 30, 2030) with two optional one-year renewals. Proposals are due by October 21, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST. A non-mandatory virtual pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for September 11, 2026.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
7- FWaaS licenses
- Implementation
- Configuration
- Maintenance
- Support
- Service response plan
- Itemized pricing
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
19- Attachment A
- Attachment B
- Attachment C
- Attachment D
- Attachment E
- Attachment F
- Attachment G
- Attachment H
- Attachment I
- Attachment J
- Attachment K
- Attachment L
- Attachment M
- Attachment N
- Attachment O
- Attachment P
- Attachment Q
- Appendix A
- Appendix B
- Submit to
- Weslaco, TX
- Duration
- 60 months
- Scope location
- Cincinnati, OH
- Reported agency
- IDEA Greater Cincinnati, Inc.
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from IDEA Greater Cincinnati Inc Schools?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 21, 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: Weslaco, TX. For questions, contact Humberto Hinojosa.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including IDEA Greater Cincinnati Inc Schools in OH, 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 RFP 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 Humberto Hinojosa. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: FWaaS licenses, Implementation, Configuration, Maintenance, Support, Service response plan, Itemized pricing. 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: "Cost of E-Rate Eligible Products (30), Technical & Functional Suitability (28), Reputation & Reliability (12), Total Cost of Ownership (10), Terms & Conditions (10), Completeness of Proposal (5), Serv..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from IDEA Greater Cincinnati Inc Schools?
All active and historical solicitations from IDEA Greater Cincinnati Inc Schools are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, IDEA Greater Cincinnati Inc Schools 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 RFP?
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: Attachment A, Attachment B, Attachment C, Attachment D, Attachment E, Attachment F, Attachment G, Attachment H, Attachment I, Attachment J, Attachment K, Attachment L, Attachment M, Attachment N, Atta. Review the full document from IDEA Greater Cincinnati Inc Schools for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Cincinnati, OH. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.