Fortinet Software Licenses for OIT

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is the "Indian Affairs Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form." It requires offerors to self-certify that they meet the definition of an "Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE)" as defined in the Department of the Interior Acquisition Regulation (DIAR) Part 1480, "Acquisitions Under the Buy Indian Act."

• Solicitation/Sources Sought/RFI Number: 140A1626Q0059
• Project Title: Fortinet Software Licenses
• Fields to be completed by the Offeror include:
  • Name of Federally Recognized Tribal Entity
  • Name of the 51% (or greater) Owner of the IEE Firm
  • Legal Business Name
  • Certifying Signature
  • Unique Entity ID (UEI)
  • Printed Name

Bidders responding to this opportunity must complete and submit this form to represent their eligibility as an Indian Economic Enterprise. The form requires specific business and ownership information to be provided. Failure to submit accurate information may be a violation of law.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or services, specifically for Fortinet software licenses. It constitutes the only solicitation, and no separate solicitation will be issued. The government intends to award a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Purchase Order.

The solicitation requests quotes for Fortinet software licenses, including:

• FortiAnalyzer 24x7 General Support, Firmware & Updates (Base Year)
• FortiGate UTM Protection (Base Year and four Option Years)
• FortiAnalyzer Support (Option Years 1-4)

Prices are requested for a base year and four option years.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Purchase Order.

• Anticipated Period of Performance:

  • Base Year: 07/07/2026 - 07/06/2027
  • Option Year 1: 07/07/2027 - 07/06/2028
  • Option Year 2: 07/07/2028 - 07/06/2029
  • Option Year 3: 07/07/2029 - 07/06/2030
  • Option Year 4: 07/07/2030 - 07/06/2031

• The total duration of the contract, including options, shall not exceed 5 years.

• Quotation Due Date and Time: As specified on the SF 1449.

• Submission Instructions: Quotes must be received by Jeffrey Pearson, Contracting Officer (jeffrey.pearson@bia.gov). The email subject line must be "Company Name Quote in Response to 140A1626Q0059".

• Quotation Contents: Must include Company Information (UEI, Address, Contact Info, RFQ Number, Quote Number, Quote Date, Pricing), a signed IEE Representation Form, and DIAR 1452.280-4.

• Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the responsible quoter whose quote is technically acceptable and offers the lowest evaluated total price. Quotes not rated technically acceptable will not be further evaluated.

• This requirement is set-aside 100% for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs).

• NAICS Code: 541519 Other Computer Related Services, with a Small Business size standard of 150 employees.

• Offerors must be an authorized reseller of their quoted solution and have an active SAM.gov profile.

• Payment requests must be submitted electronically through the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Brand Name Justification for other than full and open competition, specifically for Fortinet Software Licenses for OIT. It explains the rationale for procuring these specific licenses and support on a sole-source basis.

• Requirement: Fortinet Software Licenses for OIT, a follow-on requirement.
• Pricing: Firm-Fixed Price.
• Justification Authority: FAR 6.103-1 (Only one responsible source).
• Reasoning: The agency's network infrastructure relies on Fortinet Fortigate firewalls, and continued support, updates, and licensing are essential for security, data protection, and operational continuity. Fortinet software licenses and support are proprietary and distributed solely through Fortinet or authorized channels, making broader competition impracticable.
• Market Research: Conducted using the SBA database for NAICS 541519, identifying over 1500 ISBEEs. However, it is unknown how many are Fortinet resellers, though the agency anticipates one or more may quote.
• Sources: No sources have expressed written interest beyond Fortinet resellers like Affigent.

This document explains why the opportunity is being restricted to Fortinet products and potentially specific vendors. Bidders should note that the requirement is for Fortinet-specific licenses and support, and the agency is justifying this approach due to the proprietary nature of the solution and its integration into the existing infrastructure. A combined synopsis/solicitation will be posted, and interested parties should be aware of the brand name justification.