Indian Army Firewall (V4) Q2 Procurement India 2026 — TEC GR Interface Standards & 25% Option Clause

Tender Overview

The Indian Army, Department Of Military Affairs, seeks a Firewall (V4) (Q2) solution with comprehensive networking features for deployment in India. The tender specifies an EMD of ₹26,546 and allows a quantity variation of up to 25% at contracted rates. Delivery terms hinge on the last date of the original order, with an extended period calculated by the formula (Increased quantity ÷ Original quantity) × Original delivery period, minimum 30 days. This procurement emphasizes robust performance and diverse porting capabilities across RJ45, 2.5GE, SFP, 10G SFP+, 25G SFP28, 40G QSFP+, and 100G QSFP28 interfaces, plus local log storage.

Key differentiators include mandatory TEC certification for GR/IR, a strong emphasis on multiple throughput metrics, and a broad feature set (logging integration, management interfaces, and taktically suitable power configurations). The project demands clear compliance with government telecom/IT security standards and scalable, installation-ready hardware suited for battlefield/network environments. The lack of BOQ items signals a broad, capability-focused requirement rather than a fixed-model buy, urging bidders to demonstrate expansive firewall capabilities and deployment-readiness.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Category: Generic items describing store, form factor, and mounting type alongside detailed performance metrics
• Performance metrics: IPS Throughput (Gbps), Firewall Throughput (Gbps), NGFW Throughput (Gbps), VPN Throughput, Threat Protection Throughput (Gbps)
• Interface mix: RJ45 ports, 2.5GE ports, SFP, 10G SFP+, 25G SFP28, 40G QSFP+, 100G QSFP28
• Storage: Local log storage capacity in GB
• Features: Supported features, networking features, management interfaces, logging integration, and power supply configuration
• Certification & Warranty: TEC certification per GR/IR and warranty period in years
• The tender centers on a parameters-driven firewall solution rather than a single vendor model, requiring multi-port, high-throughput, secure, and scalable hardware with TEC-compliant certification

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹26,546 required with bid submission
• Quantity flexibility: Purchaser may vary quantity by up to 25% during contract and during currency
• Delivery timeline: Delivery begins from the last date of the original delivery order; extended time formula applies with a minimum of 30 days
• Financial standing: No liquidation or bankruptcy; bidders must upload an undertaking
• GST: Bidder responsible for applicable GST; reimbursement aligned to actuals or lower quoted rates
• Documents: GST certificate, PAN, experience certificates, financial statements, EMD documentation, technical compliance certificates, OEM authorizations, etc.