RFQ: Procurement and Implementation of a Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW)

Objective The objective of this procurement is to secure Inkomoko's network perimeter and internal infrastructure through the implementation of a high-performance, identity-aware Next-Generation Firewall that supports: Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) Multi-site orchestration Advanced threat protection High availability Secure remote connectivity Centralized management and reporting Scope of Work The successful vendor shall provide the following: Supply of enterprise-grade Next-Generation Firewall appliances. Installation and configuration at the Primary and Disaster Recovery sites. High Availability deployment (Active-Active or Active-Passive). Layer 7 application inspection. Identity-aware access control. SSL/TLS inspection. Intrusion Prevention System (IPS). Advanced malware protection and sandboxing. Web and URL filtering. Zero Trust Architecture implementation. Device posture assessment. Endpoint telemetry integration. Micro-segmentation. SD-WAN configuration. Centralized cloud management. Policy synchronization between sites. Security logging and compliance reporting. Migration from the existing firewall environment. Knowledge transfer and administrator training. 24/7 support and maintenance. Firmware and security signature updates. Delivery shall be completed within 30 calendar days from issuance of the Purchase Order. Deliverables The successful vendor shall