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This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial product/service prepared in accordance with the format in RFO FAR 12.202 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation number is 7571TE26Q00151 and is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). The solicitation/contract will include all applicable provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2025-06 October 1, 2025. The North American Industrial Classification (NAICS) code 541519 with a size standard $134. This acquisition is being conducted using Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with FAR Part Subpart 13.5.

This requirement is for Fortinet Federal support, maintenance, and subscription services for existing FortiGate network security appliances. Services include hardware maintenance, firmware and software updates, intrusion prevention services (IPS), advanced malware protection, and access to the Fortinet support portal.

These services are required to maintain cybersecurity operations, ensure system availability, and support ongoing federal information security requirements.

COMMITMENT OF PUBLIC FUNDS

The Contracting Officer is the only individual who can legally commit the Government to the expenditure of public funds in connection with the proposed acquisition. Any other commitment, either explicit or implied, is invalid.

COMMUNICATIONS PRIOR TO AWARD

Offerors shall direct all communications to the attention of:

Damian Hurge, Contracting Officer

Email: Damian.Hurge@hhs.gov

Communications with other officials may compromise the competitiveness of this acquisition and result in cancellation of the requirement.

PREPARATION COSTS

This RFQ does not commit the Government to pay for the preparation and submission of a quote.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND PROPOSAL DUE DATE:

In order to receive an award, contractor must be registered and have a valid certification in Beta SAM (System for Award Management) https://beta.sam.gov/. Interested vendors capable of providing the Government with the services specified in this combined synopsis/solicitation shall submit electronic responses to Damian.Hurge@hhs.gov. Please reference solicitation 7571TE26Q00151 on all correspondence to this notice.

Quotes must be submitted electronically no later than Friday, July 31, 2026 at 2:30 PM EST.

Period of Performance:

08/01/2026 – 07/31/2027

Transmittal Information:

Include the following information in your proposal:

1. DUNS number and TIN;


2. Company Name mailing address, and website address;


3. Company Point of Contact, Phone and Email address.


4. Date submitted and proposal expiration date;


5. All of the above-cited information for each entity on the proposed team, if a team is proposed;


6. Do you have a Government approved accounting system? If so, please identify the agency that approved the system;


7. Type of Company (i.e., small business, 8(a), woman owned, veteran owned, etc.) as validated via the Beta SAM (System for Award Management). All offerors must register in SAM located at https://beta.sam.gov/;

EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

This procurement will utilize the Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) procedure to make award. A decision on the technical acceptability of each offeror's quotation will be made based on the offeror providing the products/services specified in the RFQ.

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REQULATION (FAR) CLAUSES

The following provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition and are incorporated by reference. Full text may be found at https://www.acquisition.gov.

FAR 16.507-6 Exceptions to fair opportunity (HHS FAR Class Deviation 2026-01 (Nov 21, 2025))

FAR 16.507-7 Items peculiar to one manufacturer (HHS FAR Class Deviation 2026-01 (Nov 21, 2025))

FAR 16.505(b)(2) - Solicitation provisions and contract clauses (HHS FAR Class Deviation 2026-01 (Nov 21, 2025)

FAR 52.222-90 - Addressing DEI Discrimination

FAR 52.240-90 - Security Prohibitions and Exclusions Representations and Certifications

FAR 52.240-91 - Security Prohibitions and Exclusions

FAR 52.209-11 - Representations by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law

FAR 52.204-7 - System for Award Management - Registration

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