Luzerne County Community College Hybrid Firewall RFP 2026
Luzerne County Community CollegeHigher Ed · Nanticoke, PA- Due
- Feb 23, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Jan 23, 2026
- Contract term
- 3 years
- Primary contact
- Trish Yencha
- (570) 740-0412
The 30-second brief
Luzerne County Community College (LCCC) is seeking proposals from qualified vendors to provide a cloud-native or hybrid Firewall as a Service (FWaaS) solution. This solution should replace or supplement existing perimeter defenses and offer centralized policy management, threat prevention, and secure remote access for users and systems. The RFP establishes minimum requirements and information to be included in proposals.
Hybrid Firewall as a Service (FWaaS) solution, Including replacement of existing firewalls, Deployment of cloud-native or hybrid FWaaS, Consistent network security policies, Threat prevention, Secure remote access, And integrated VPN/SD-WAN capabilities.
Compliance with technical requirements, Total cost of ownership, Vendor experience and references, Security capabilities, Support and service offerings, Ease of management and user experience
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Summary
Luzerne County Community College (LCCC) is seeking proposals from qualified vendors to provide a cloud-native or hybrid Firewall as a Service (FWaaS) solution.
This solution should replace or supplement existing perimeter defenses and offer centralized policy management, threat prevention, and secure remote access for users and systems. The RFP establishes minimum requirements and information to be included in proposals.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
6- Compliance with technical requirements
- Total cost of ownership
- Vendor experience and references
- Security capabilities
- Support and service offerings
- Ease of management and user experience
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
7- Hybrid Firewall as a Service (FWaaS) solution
- Including replacement of existing firewalls
- Deployment of cloud-native or hybrid FWaaS
- Consistent network security policies
- Threat prevention
- Secure remote access
- Integrated VPN/SD-WAN capabilities
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
5- Company/Individual History and Organization
- Cost Proposal and Invoicing
- Insurances
- References
- Certificate of Insurance
- Submit to
- 521 Trailblazer Drive, Nanticoke, PA 18634
- Scope location
- Nanticoke, Pennsylvania
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Luzerne County Community College?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is February 23, 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: 521 Trailblazer Drive, Nanticoke, PA 18634. For questions, contact Trish Yencha.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Luzerne County Community College in PA, 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 Trish Yencha at (570) 740-0412. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Hybrid Firewall as a Service (FWaaS) solution, Including replacement of existing firewalls, Deployment of cloud-native or hybrid FWaaS, Consistent network security policies, Threat prevention, Secure remote access, And integrated VPN/SD-WAN capabilities.. 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: "Compliance with technical requirements, Total cost of ownership, Vendor experience and references, Security capabilities, Support and service offerings, Ease of management and user experience" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Luzerne County Community College?
All active and historical solicitations from Luzerne County Community College are tracked and searchable. As a higher ed agency, Luzerne County Community College 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: Company/Individual History and Organization, Cost Proposal and Invoicing, Insurances, References, Certificate of Insurance. Review the full document from Luzerne County Community College for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Nanticoke, Pennsylvania. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.