Idea Lakeland Cloud Native Firewall RFP-6-FWAASFL-0127-Florida 2026
Idea LakelandSchool · LAKELAND, FL- Due
- Aug 1, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Contract term
- 3 years
The 30-second brief
Idea Lakeland (IDEA Public Schools) is soliciting proposals for a Cloud Native Firewall solution under RFP #6-FWAASFL-0127 for the E-Rate Category 2 Consortium Florida. The scope includes an iboss Complete FWaaS Education Bundle 3-Year License, iboss 3-Year Content Filtering Add-On, and iboss ZTNA Risk Module 3-Year License for approximately 5,927 units. The solicitation requires bidders to provide full pre-discount unit prices (100% of cost) regardless of E-Rate invoicing method (SPI or BEAR). Pricing must be firm and fixed for the contract term and include all costs for delivery, labor, insurance, and profit. The primary campuses served include IDEA Compass, IDEA Bassett, IDEA Hope, IDEA River Bluff, IDEA Victory, and IDEA Lakeland across Jacksonville, Tampa, and Lakeland, FL.
Unit price, Software developer/manufacturer product information, E-Rate eligibility percentage, Manufacturer part number
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Summary
Idea Lakeland (IDEA Public Schools) is soliciting proposals for a Cloud Native Firewall solution under RFP #6-FWAASFL-0127 for the E-Rate Category 2 Consortium Florida.
The scope includes an iboss Complete FWaaS Education Bundle 3-Year License, iboss 3-Year Content Filtering Add-On, and iboss ZTNA Risk Module 3-Year License for approximately 5,927 units. The solicitation requires bidders to provide full pre-discount unit prices (100% of cost) regardless of E-Rate invoicing method (SPI or BEAR). Pricing must be firm and fixed for the contract term and include all costs for delivery, labor, insurance, and profit. The primary campuses served include IDEA Compass, IDEA Bassett, IDEA Hope, IDEA River Bluff, IDEA Victory, and IDEA Lakeland across Jacksonville, Tampa, and Lakeland, FL.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
4- Unit price
- Software developer/manufacturer product information
- E-Rate eligibility percentage
- Manufacturer part number
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Attachment J - Proposed Pricing
- Scope location
- Jacksonville, FL; Tampa, FL; Lakeland, FL
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Idea Lakeland?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is August 1, 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.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Idea Lakeland 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 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.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Unit price, Software developer/manufacturer product information, E-Rate eligibility percentage, Manufacturer part number. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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Where can I find more RFPs from Idea Lakeland?
All active and historical solicitations from Idea Lakeland are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Idea Lakeland 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 J - Proposed Pricing. Review the full document from Idea Lakeland for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Jacksonville, FL; Tampa, FL; Lakeland, FL. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.