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Description / Scope of Work
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is inviting bids for the subscription of endpoint security (XDR) and clientless VPN licenses on a national basis. This procurement is for goods and is being conducted through a single stage-two envelope bidding process. The tender is for the supply and subscription of advanced cybersecurity solutions including Extended Detection and Response (XDR) technology and clientless virtual private network (VPN) licenses to support the ministry's information technology infrastructure and secure communications requirements. The scope encompasses licensing services that will enhance the organization's endpoint protection and remote access security capabilities across its operations in Islamabad Capital Territory and other locations.
Eligibility criteria for bidders and specific requirements regarding financial qualifications, past experience, and technical capabilities will be detailed in the bid data sheet and eligibility criteria sections of this tender document. Prospective bidders must submit a bid securing declaration as part of their participation, and a performance guarantee will be required from the successful contractor to ensure timely delivery and compliance with service level agreements. Bidders should review all technical specifications and related services of goods outlined in the items and lot specification section to understand the exact requirements.
The complete bidding document including instructions to bidders, price schedule, general and special conditions of contract, integrity pact, and all required procurement forms are available for download. Bids must be submitted in the prescribed format with both technical and financial envelopes as per the single stage-two envelope procedure. For further information, bid document queries, and submission details, interested parties should contact the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Deputy Director at Constitution Avenue, Sector G-5, Islamabad Capital Territory via phone +92-347-725-9108 or email adgs.sykb@mofa.gov.pk.
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Federal-level cybersecurity subscription procurement for XDR endpoint protection and clientless VPN licensing across MoFA operations.
Likely multi-year or recurring license commitment for government-wide deployment. Bidders must be vendors or authorized distributors of enterprise-grade XDR/VPN solutions with proven capability to support federal security infrastructure. Closing timeline of 18+ months suggests substantial preparation window; two-envelope process indicates technical evaluation precedes financial assessment, implying technical compliance is critical differentiator.
Who can bid: Typically requires vendor registration with SECP (if Pakistani entity) or equivalent proof of business establishment; NTN mandatory for Pakistani bidders. For software licensing, authorization from original equipment manufacturers (OEM) or recognized reseller status usually required. Performance guarantee and bid security declaration explicitly mandated. Financial and technical qualifications detailed in bid data sheet—review essential before submission.