Application Delivery Controller

The University of Florida is seeking an application delivery controller solution to replace its current solution. The new solution should provide support for DNAT, Web Application Firewall (WAF), Network Address Translation (NAT) logging, and other features. The contract has an initial period of 5 years with options for renewal. The vendor should provide a highly available and redundant system with automatic failover and recovery. The University reserves the right to negotiate with any vendor or vendors to arrive at its final decision. Some key features of the required solution include: • Support for DNAT (e.g., server see IP of clients) • A Web Application Firewall (WAF) • Network Address Translation (NAT) logging to external logging systems • Certificate auto-renewal support/management • Full metrics collection via Prometheus or OpenTelemetry • Elliptic Curve Diffie-Hellman Ephemeral (ECDHE) support • Transport Layer Security (TLS) v1.3+ support The evaluation criteria for this ITN include: • Support of the technical specifications • Vendor support • Highly redundant design • Pricing and overall value • Success in similar Higher Education environments & references • Compliance with UF Terms and Conditions Some of the key benefits of this contract include: • Improved security and performance of the University's application delivery controller solution • Enhanced support for the University's IT infrastructure • Increased efficiency and productivity for the University's IT staff • Better value for the University's money The key stakeholders involved in this contract include: • The University of Florida • WorldTech IT • Kyle Lautenschlager, Procurement Agent III The key risks associated with this contract include: • The risk of the vendor not meeting the technical specifications • The risk of the vendor not providing adequate support • The risk of the contract not being renewed • The risk of the University not being satisfied with the solution Some key assumptions and dependencies for this contract include: • The vendor will provide a highly available and redundant system with automatic failover and recovery • The University will provide the necessary resources and support for the implementation of the solution • The contract will be renewed for the full 5-year term • The solution will meet the technical specifications and requirements of the University