Brand Name Only (BNO) Palo Alto Software Licenses FY26

Solicitation No.

FA445226Q0003

Notice Type

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Set-Aside

No Set aside used

Posted Date

October 21, 2025

Response Deadline

October 24, 2026

NAICS Code

513210AI guide

PSC / Class Code

7A20

Contract Code

5700

Issuing Office

FA4452 763 ESS

Sub-Agency

DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE

Agency

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Primary Contact

Duncan Bowman

City

SCOTT AFB

State

IL

ZIP Code

62225-5020

AI Product/Service

product

Headquarters (HQ) Air Mobility Command (AMC) Communications Directorate (A67A) requires the purchase of Brand Name Only Palo Alto software. Palo Alto is a virtual (software) firewall that supports EACN's 10 gigabit architecture and enhances customer connection ability. The licenses required for this requirement are Palo Alto Networks VM-Series, Next Gen Firewall (NGFW) credits for Threat Prevention and Palo Alto Networks Premium Support Program for Panorama. The BNO Palo Alto Software is required to support EACN’s security policies to maintain positive control of the network, improve security efficacy and reduce security response times. These virtual machines are needed to analyze traffic to identify users/applications and determine applicable content. Without these licenses, EACN would become significantly compromised, presenting a larger attack surface for potential cyber threats. In addition, a gap in support could cause a network interruption in communications service and security. Palo Alto is the only software certified to be used with EACN and is the industry standard. Palo Alto is an other than small business selling these licenses through authorized resellers.

1. October 21, 2025Posted Date
2. October 24, 2026Proposals / Responses Due