RFI - Next Generation Firewall Ruggedized

2026-11-03

Amendment 4 / 2 / 2026A document was added to this RFI , Questions and Responses 1 , containing questions and responses that were asked that will benefit all interested in this effort . This document will have access restriction , submit a DD2345 to be able to view it . Only the Data Custodian identified on DD2345 will be given access . No other changes were done . The due date remains unchanged .**************** Amendment 4 / 1 / 2026Access restriction to the document was added .***************** This is a Sources Sought notice to determine potential sources for information and planning purposes only . This is not a solicitation or invitation to bid . Other NAICS Code that is welcomed to respond is 334111 - Electronic Computer ManufacturingThe Air Force Life Cycle Management Center ’ s ( AFLCMC ) Control and Reporting Center ( CRC ) Program Management Office ( PMO ) is conducting market research to identify vendors with the capability to propose , deliver , and sustain a ruggedized , field - deployable Next - Generation Firewall ( NGFW ). This RFI seeks to identify sources capable of providing a comprehensive security solution that can be integrated into a transit case , operate in contested environments , and meet the demanding cybersecurity requirements of the Starshield project , enabling a Zero Trust security architecture , a security model that operates on the principle of " never trust , always verify ," requiring strict identity verification for every person and device attempting to access resources on the network . See attached document , Request for Information ( RFI ) for Ruggedized NGFW 30 March 2026 , for more information . You will need a current DD2345 form to access this document . Please email your current DD2345 to the POCs below to request access to this document . NOTE : Once verified , only the Data Custodian identified on the DD2345 will be given access to the document . NoticeThis is not a Request for Proposal ( RFP ) or an Invitation for Bid , nor is it to be construed as a commitment by the Air Force . The Air Force is not obligated to make an award on the basis of this Sources Sought Synopsis / Request for Information or otherwise pay for the information solicited herein . Copies of the submitted information could be reproduced and used to develop a RFP . The maximum number of pages is 15 and must be sent electronically via email to adresses shown below . Please submit your no - cost information NLT 30 April 2026 , 1pm MST . If any questions or clarifications are needed please submit by17 April 2026 , so they can be reviewed and included into this notice , if needed , so all can see them . Please submit your information , clarification questions , or any general comments / questions to : Ms . Wendy Farley [ wendy . farley @ us . af . mil ] andMr . Carlos Michel [ carlos . michel @ us . af . mil ]

Utah

2026-05-02