What the buyer needs
AI summaryBroward County seeks proposals to procure a Trend Micro TippingPoint Intrusion Prevention System software license subscription along with ongoing support and maintenance services. The scope includes network infrastructure management to secure the aviation network, continuous vulnerability management via Digital Vaccine filters, real-time inspection of 25Gbps-capable links, data protection, and Zero-Day Initiative intelligence access. The contractor will also deliver virtual management efficiency through vSMS, visibility into encrypted traffic, and log aggregation for security information and event management systems. Eligibility is restricted to onshore United States organizations, and the work will be performed offsite. Vendors seeking local preference best and final offers or location tiebreakers must submit the completed Location Certification form and a valid Broward County local business tax receipt by the solicitation end date. All questions had to be submitted no later than October 21, 2026.
Scope of work
- TrendAI Vision One Network Detection and Response (NDR) 4000: 4 Gbps SW + Support Academic 1+ License
- TrendAI Vision One TippingPoint 5600TXE HW + Support 1Yr Renew
- TrendAI Vision One TippingPoint 10Gbps TPS Inspection + DV + ThreatDV + TLS Inspection + Support Renew
- Trend AI TippingPoint NDR for networks (XDR)
- TrendAI Vision One TippingPoint vSMS Enterprise Virtual Appliance + Support Renew
- Optional renewal terms for hardware, inspection, and software support across Years 2 through 5
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Location tiebreaker | Not specified |
| Local Preference Best and Final Offer (BAFO) | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Valid business tax receipt issued by Broward County (unless exempt) to qualify for local preference
Documents to include with your response
- Location Certification form
- Broward County local business tax receipt (if claiming local preference)
- Local business tax receipt(s) for each Joint Venture member (if Option 4 selected)
- Separate sheet indicating Local Business Location(s) (if Option 4 selected)
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via the BPRO Electronic Procurement System
- Instructions
- Submitted via BPRO Electronic Procurement System by the solicitation end date.