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Solicitation for Palo Alto PA-455 IPS or compatible for Embassy Tbilisi, WRAIR

U.S. EMBASSY TBILISI · Tbilisi, 0131

Response status

Historical record

Aug 24, 2026, 12:59 PM UTC

This notice is no longer open.

Posted
Aug 11, 2026
Archive date
Sep 15, 2026
SAM status
Active
This is a preserved solicitation record. The response window is closed because the published deadline passed.

Answer-first brief

What the source record says

  • U.S. EMBASSY TBILISI published this combined synopsis/solicitation.
  • Competition is listed as No Set aside used.
  • The place of performance is Tbilisi.
  • The notice uses NAICS 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing).

Procurement identity

Notice ID
30d879a0f95b4aa594eb12254f7b1920
Solicitation
19GG8026Q0026
Base type
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Version
2 of 2

Solicitation facts

Structured fields from the current SAM notice version. A dash means the source did not publish a value.

Notice type
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Solicitation number
19GG8026Q0026
Set-aside
No Set aside used
Set-aside code
Posted
Aug 11, 2026
Responses due
Aug 24, 2026, 12:59 PM UTC
Archive date
Sep 15, 2026
Archive type
autocustom
Base type
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Organization type
OFFICE
Benchmark category
Category confidence
Category source
Last seen
Sep 5, 2026

Buyer and place

Office hierarchy and place of performance as published.

Department
STATE, DEPARTMENT OF
Department code
Subagency
STATE, DEPARTMENT OF
Subagency code
Office
U.S. EMBASSY TBILISI
Organization path
Organization path codes
Office address
WASHINGTON, DC, 20520, USA
Place of performance
Tbilisi, 0131
City code
State
State code
GE-TB
Postal code
0131
Country

Points of contact

Contact details from the current notice version.

Notice description

Source text reproduced without an AI summary.

The contractor shall provide Palo Alto PA-450 IPS or compatible to US Embassy Tbilisi WRAIR office. The contract type will be a fixed price contract. The price listed below shall door-to-door transportation cost to US Embassy Tbilisi, 29 Georgian American Friendship Ave. Tbilisi 0131, Georgia. . Specification / Work Statement The contractor shall provide Palo Alto PA-450R IPS or compatible to US Embassy Tbilisi WRAIR office. The contract type will be a fixed price contract. The price listed below shall door-to-door transportation cost to US Embassy Tbilisi, 29 Georgian American Friendship Ave. Tbilisi 0131, Georgia. Minimum Essential Characteristic (MEC) for Palo Alto PA-450R IPS or Compatible Hardware specifications 1G RJ45 (6), 1G SFP/RJ45 combo (2) Management Console Port � RJ45 (1), USB Port for bootstrapping (1), 1G Management Port (1), micro�USB Console Port (1) Storage Capacity 128 GB Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Integrated with TPM for secure boot, hardware root of trust, and securing system secrets Power Supply: Max Power Consumption: 39.4 W Max BTU/hr:136 BTU/hr Input Voltage (Input Frequency): 12 V�48 VDC Max Current Consumption: 5 A @ 12 VDC Max Inrush Current: 5A Dimensions: 44.4 mm H x 390 mm W x 238 mm D � 1RU Performance and Capacities Firewall throughput 3.2 Gbps Threat Prevention throughput 1.7 Gbps IPsec VPN throughput 1.3 Gbps Max sessions 200,000 New sessions per second 48,000 Virtual systems (base/max) 1/2 Networking Features Interface Modes: L2, L3, tap, virtual wire (transparent mode) Routing: OSPFv2/v3 with graceful restart, BGP with graceful restart, RIP, static routing, Policy-based forwarding, Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE), Multicast: PIM-SM, PIM-SSM, IGMP v1, v2, and v3 SD-WAN: Path quality measurement (jitter, packet loss, latency), Initial path selection (PBF), Dynamic path change IPv6: IPv6 L2, L3, tap, virtual wire (transparent mode), ) Features: App-ID, User-ID, Content-ID, Wildfire, and SSL decryption, SLAAC IPsec VPN: Key exchange: manual key, IKEv1 and IKEv2 (pre-shared key, certificate-based authentication), Encryption: 3des, AES (128-bit, 192-bit, 256-bit), Authentication: MD5, SHA-1, SHA-256, SHA-384, SHA-512 VLANS: 802.1Q VLAN tags per device/per interface: 4,094/4,094, Aggregate interfaces (802.3ad), LACP Security and Connectivity Features Embeds machine learning (ML) in the core of the firewall to provide inline signatureless attack prevention for file-based attacks while identifying and immediately stopping never-before-seen phishing attempts. Leverages cloud-based ML processes to push zero-delay signatures and instructions back to the NGFW. Uses behavioral analysis to detect internet of things (IoT) devices and make policy recommendations; is a cloud-delivered and natively integrated service on the NGFW. Automates policy recommendations that save time and reduce the chance of human error. Identifies and Categorizes All Applications, on All Ports, All the Time, with Full Layer 7 Inspection Enforces Security for User Devices Anywhere While Adapting Policies Based on User Activity Prevents Malicious Activity Concealed in Encrypted Traffic Offers Centralized Management and Visibility Offers AI-Powered Unified Management and Operations with Strata Cloud Manager Cloud-Delivered Security Services Powered by Precision AI: Service: Advanced Threat Prevention: Stop known and unknown exploits and command-and-control (C2) attacks with inline AI-powered detections, stopping 60% more zero-day injection attacks and 48% more highly evasive command-and-control traffic than traditional IPS solutions. Advanced Wildfire: Ensure files are safe by automatically preventing known, unknown, and highly evasive malware 180X faster than competitors with the industry�s largest threat intelligence and malware prevention engine. Advanced URL Filtering: Ensure safe access to the internet and prevent 40% more web-based attacks with the industry�s first real-time prevention of known and unknown threats, stopping 88% of malicious sites at least 48 hours before other vendors. DNS Security: Gain 68% more threat coverage and stop 85% of malware that abuses DNS for command and control and data theft without requiring changes to your infrastructure. SaaS Security: Stay ahead of the SaaS explosion with the industry�s only Next-Generation CASB to automatically see and secure all apps across all protocols IoT Safeguard every �thing� and implement Zero Trust device security 20X faster, with the industry�s smartest security for smart devices. Delivering a Unique Approach to Packet Processing with Single-Pass Architecture Enables SD-WAN Functionality VALUE ADDED TAX. Value Added Tax (VAT) is not applicable to this contract and shall not be included in the CLIN rates or Invoices because the U.S. Embassy has a tax exemption certificate from the host government. Shipping Incoterms: DAP (Delivered at Place) Delivery location: US Embassy Tbilisi, 29 Georgian American Friendship Ave. Tbilisi 0131, Georgia. Delivery Time: 30 days from the date of order.

Comparable award range

Historical award values for work matched by the fixed rubric—not an estimate of this opportunity.

Low end (p25)$31,659
Median$53,443
High end (p75)$98,364
Comparable awards
50
Median
$53,443
Computed
Aug 13, 2026
Rubric
comparables@2026.08.1
Comparable award values describe completed contracts. They do not state the government's budget and are not a bid recommendation.

Comparable awards

The match score is decomposed so each comparison can be challenged.

AwardContractorValueAwardedScoreWhy it matched
GBRU - REVIO SMRT CELLS SYSTEM - PACIFIC BIOSCIENCES OF CALIFORNIAPACIFIC BIOSCIENCES OF CALIFORNIA, INC$92,196.04Jun 2, 202652Same product and service code (25), Same industry code (20), Recent enough to be relevant (7)
DNA/RNA REAGENT KITS FOR SEQUENCINGILLUMINA, INC.$174,029.48Jun 2, 202652Same product and service code (25), Same industry code (20), Recent enough to be relevant (7)
LI - ABBL - SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS FOR REAL-TIME PCR SYSTEM - A HIGH-THROUGHPUT, MULTIPLEGOVERNMENT SCIENTIFIC SOURCE INC$49,342.24Jun 2, 202652Same product and service code (25), Same industry code (20), Recent enough to be relevant (7)
GERSTEL LABWORKS PLATFORM FOR AGILENT 8890 GC P00001 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE EXTENSIONGERSTEL INC$217,587.99Jun 2, 202652Same product and service code (25), Same industry code (20), Recent enough to be relevant (7)
THE PURPOSE OF THIS MODIFICATION IS TO INCORPORATE THE MANDATORY CONTRACT CLAUSE FAR 52.22GERMFREE LABORATORIES, LLC$992,238.00May 19, 202652Same product and service code (25), Same industry code (20), Recent enough to be relevant (7)
FLO-MIN114: MINION DNA FLOW CELLS (24) SQK-RBK114.24: RAPID BARCODING KIT 24 V14 (2) SQK-ROXFORD NANOPORE TECHNOLOGIES INC$20,460.00Jun 23, 202652Same product and service code (25), Same industry code (20), Recent enough to be relevant (7)
PURCHASE: 5977C INERT PLUS MSD TURBO EI BUNDLE, AGILENT 8890 GC SYSTEM CUSTOM, 7693A AUTOIAGILENT TECHNOLOGIES INC$115,518.66Jun 3, 202652Same product and service code (25), Same industry code (20), Recent enough to be relevant (7)
DNA ANALYSIS KITS AND SEQUENCING READY LIBRARIESILLUMINA, INC.$98,921.76May 20, 202652Same product and service code (25), Same industry code (20), Recent enough to be relevant (7)
PROMETHION 2 INTEGRATED- EMFSL REQUIRES THIS NEW SEQUENCER DEVISE FOR SEQUENCING THE GENOMGOVERNMENT SCIENTIFIC SOURCE INC$87,059.36May 20, 202652Same product and service code (25), Same industry code (20), Recent enough to be relevant (7)
HIGH SPEED CENTRIFUGE - WOOSTER - (REPLACES REQ# 1169800)FRANKLIN YOUNG INTERNATIONAL, INCORPORATED$31,899.00Jun 12, 202652Same product and service code (25), Same industry code (20), Recent enough to be relevant (7)
5977C INERT PLUS MSD TURBO EI BUNDLE.AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES INC$98,774.89Jun 17, 202652Same product and service code (25), Same industry code (20), Recent enough to be relevant (7)
TISSUE TEK TEC 6 TISSUE EMBEDDING SYSTEMGOVERNMENT SCIENTIFIC SOURCE INC$19,325.30Jun 15, 202652Same product and service code (25), Same industry code (20), Recent enough to be relevant (7)
HIGH-SPEED REFRIGERATED FLOOR CENTRIFUGE, ROTORS, AND INSTALLATION IN TOLEDO, OHIOGOVERNMENT SCIENTIFIC SOURCE INC$40,419.55Jun 22, 202652Same product and service code (25), Same industry code (20), Recent enough to be relevant (7)
ULTRACENTRIFUGE SWINGING BUCKET ROTORFRANKLIN YOUNG INTERNATIONAL, INCORPORATED$20,980.00Jun 18, 202652Same product and service code (25), Same industry code (20), Recent enough to be relevant (7)
QIACUITY ONE 5-PLEX DIGITAL PCR (DPCR)FRANKLIN YOUNG INTERNATIONAL, INCORPORATED$63,090.00Jun 25, 202652Same product and service code (25), Same industry code (20), Recent enough to be relevant (7)
REVIO SMRT CELL TRAY OF 4 CAT # 102-202-200PACIFIC BIOSCIENCES OF CALIFORNIA, INC$24,684.00Jun 26, 202652Same product and service code (25), Same industry code (20), Recent enough to be relevant (7)
102-872-000 PACIFIC BIOSCIENCES OF CALIFORNIA, INC. 12 MONTH SUPPORT PLAN FOR REVIO SEQUENPACIFIC BIOSCIENCES OF CALIFORNIA, INC$46,500.00Jun 22, 202652Same product and service code (25), Same industry code (20), Recent enough to be relevant (7)
P2SOLOPROJECTSP - PROMETHION 2 SOLO PACK BENCHTOP ULTRA-LONG READ DNA SEQUENCERGOVERNMENT SCIENTIFIC SOURCE INC$25,627.71Jun 25, 202652Same product and service code (25), Same industry code (20), Recent enough to be relevant (7)
USDA AFRS REAL-TIME QPCR SYSTEM FOR DIFFERENTIAL GENE EXPRESSION AND PATHOGEN DETECTION PRGOVERNMENT SCIENTIFIC SOURCE INC$23,297.06Jun 25, 202652Same product and service code (25), Same industry code (20), Recent enough to be relevant (7)
PLANT GROWTH CHAMBERSAMYAK SOLUTIONS, INC.$43,746.20Jun 25, 202652Same product and service code (25), Same industry code (20), Recent enough to be relevant (7)

Amendment history

A version is preserved whenever the normalized notice contents change.

VersionNotice typeObservedResponses dueContent hash
1Combined Synopsis/SolicitationAug 12, 2026Aug 24, 2026, 12:59 PM UTC917094cb5cdcb1d4
2Combined Synopsis/SolicitationAug 28, 2026Aug 24, 2026, 12:59 PM UTC4f4aa0dc41f6c670

Record provenance

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Sources and method

Figures on this page are computed from public federal award records. Numbers are never estimated or generated; where a figure is withheld, the reason is stated rather than filled in.

Comparable awards are scored on benchmark category, product and service code, industry code, buyer, place, recency, and contract type. Rubric version comparables@2026.08.1.

  1. 1Notice fields come from the SAM.gov contract opportunities record last seen Sep 5, 2026. SAM.gov remains authoritative.
  2. 2Computed from 50 completed federal awards using comparables@2026.08.1, as of Aug 13, 2026. Award values are neither unit prices nor a forecast.

Note 1 covers the solicitation record; note 2 covers the comparable range. No synthetic FAQ or inferred solicitation value is published.

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