Firewall Hardware and Support, Palo Alto or Equal

This contract awards Snohomish County the procurement of Palo Alto firewall hardware (PA‑5220, PA‑3220, PA‑220) along with associated optical transceivers, Panorama central‑management software, and multi‑year subscription services (Threat Prevention, URL‑Filtering, WildFire, Premium Support). The award went to Issquared, Inc., the lowest responsive bidder, with a requirement to deliver all equipment within 14 days of order placement. The contract has an initial two‑year term and allows up to three one‑year extensions at the County’s discretion. • Scope includes high‑end, mid‑range, and branch‑office firewalls plus full subscription suites. • Delivery must be FOB destination to the County’s IT department in Everett, WA. • Payment is via standard net‑30 terms; prompt‑pay discounts are not offered, and PCARD fees are optional. • The contract value is approximately $2.1 million, reflecting a sizable public‑sector cybersecurity acquisition.