This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a commercial off-the-shelf, brand name Menlo Security, Inc. cloud browser product, provided as a managed service. The service is for the Department of War's Remote Browsing Isolation Solution for Cloud Based Internet Isolation (CBII). The requirement includes renewal of existing subscription licenses, procurement of new licenses, and incorporation of Menlo Security, Inc. 's highly evasive and adaptive threats shield with AI/ML capabilities. Proposals are due by March 16, 2026, at 12:00 PM local time. The contract will be awarded to the responsible offeror whose proposal is most advantageous to the government, price and other factors considered, using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation process. Oral presentations are required and will be conducted virtually via Microsoft Teams. Offerors must submit their best technical solution and price/cost in their initial response. Specific clauses and provisions are incorporated by reference and full text, requiring offeror responses and adherence to administrative requirements. Key requirements include core service capability performance, tier II support, cybersecurity measures, and engineering/mobility support. Travel costs are subject to funding availability and COR approval, with specific reimbursement guidelines. Surge support is optional and not guaranteed, not to exceed 5% of the total proposed cost/price.
The proposal due date is March 16, 2026, at 12:00 PM local time.
The bid notice states that the contractor is to invoice monthly in arrears based on actual usage. For travel costs, the government will review for approval all travel orders under this contract prior to the travel taking place and after travel has been taken. The contractor shall provide with each monthly invoice, a legible, detailed actual travel cost breakout. Travel shall be authorized by the COR in writing prior to performance and will be paid in accordance with FAR part 31.
The bid notice states that the award will be made to the responsible offeror whose proposal conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the government, price and other factors considered, using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation process.
The bid notice requires offerors to be responsible and submit proposals conforming to the solicitation. Specific qualifications related to cybersecurity, technical capabilities, and business status (e. g. , small business concerns) are detailed throughout the solicitation.
The bid notice mentions that if the contractor fails to notify the government in writing when their usage commitment is getting near, any and all charges over the commitment will be paid by the contractor. It also states that excess usage not used will be returned to the government by a bilateral modification. Additionally, failure to respond and/or sign a bilateral modification within thirty (30) calendar days of receipt will constitute approval of the terms of the modification, and the modification will be processed unilaterally.