NGFW Perimeter Defense Refresh — High-Availability Firewall Replacement

Hattiesburg Clinic is seeking a full refresh of its two high‑availability next‑generation firewall (NGFW) pairs (four appliances total) across two campuses. The contract includes supply of current‑generation firewalls, 10 GbE interconnect cabling, three‑year threat‑prevention and URL‑filtering subscriptions, three‑year premium 24×7 support, and fixed‑fee implementation services to be completed within 90 days of contract execution. Vendors may propose any firewall platform that meets the functional specifications. • Replace four end‑of‑life NGFW appliances with new high‑availability units. • Provide 10 GbE SFP+ interconnect cabling for HA synchronization. • Supply 3‑year Advanced Threat Prevention and URL‑Filtering subscriptions. • Deliver 3‑year premium 24×7 support with hardware replacement. • Perform remote/on‑site implementation, cut‑over, testing, and policy migration within 90 days. • Submit technical narrative, itemized pricing, implementation plan, support model, and at least one reference.