Tender Overview
The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) in Bangalore, Karnataka invites bids for a next-generation firewall (NGFW) under the Firewall - NGFW category. The scope includes supply, installation, testing, commissioning, and operator training, with on-site OEM warranty and post-sale support. The tender emphasizes OEM or OEM-certified resources for deployment, and requires a data sheet matching exact technical parameters. The procurement appears to target a modern NGFW with high availability from day one, multi-interface expansion, and comprehensive security features. The opportunity is distinguished by explicit OEM authorization expectations and a strong focus on lifecycle service capabilities.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Form Factor: RU; Type; Features; Traffic handled; Packet Size in KB; Throughput (Mbps) with features enabled; Real-world throughput (Mbps); Concurrent sessions; New sessions per second.
- Interfaces: Multiselect; GE copper, 10G SFP+, QSFP+ 40G, GE SFP, QSFP28 100G; WAN ports; IPSec (Site-to-Site/Client-to-Site), SSL VPN; Storage Disk Type and capacity; Power supplies; Hot-swappable components; Redundant fans; Processor type; High Availability (from day 1); Interface expansion slots; Firewall policy license details; NGIPS signature support; Security intelligence; Certification; On-site OEM warranty (year).
- Compliance and capabilities: NGFW policies, signature-based threat detection, high availability, warranty terms, and OEM data sheet alignment with offered product.
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- EMD and payment terms are specified in buyer terms but not disclosed here; bidders must follow general procurement norms.
- Installation, commissioning, testing, configuration, and operator training to be performed by OEM or OEM-certified personnel; MAf required from OEM; data sheet alignment mandatory; vendor must have OEM warranty certificates at delivery.
- Warranty: 5 years from final acceptance or after installation; service centers must be in India; detailed BOQ not provided; country of origin confirmation requested.
