The Institute of Business Administration, Karachi, invites bids for a comprehensive Network Security Solution with three years of support, located in Karachi. This tender covers hardware-based next-generation firewalls, centralized logging appliances, and web application firewalls with advanced threat protection and 24x7 support. The scope includes supply, installation, and configuration of high-performance NGFWs for both Main and City campuses, along with centralized logging and reporting appliances. The solution must support IPv4/IPv6, advanced malware protection, SSL inspection, VPNs, and application control. The hardware specifications demand robust throughput, multiple interfaces, and failover capabilities. The WAF must provide multi-tenancy, machine learning-based threat detection, API protection, and integration with sandboxing and vulnerability scanners. Bidders must be active taxpayers with relevant PEC categories and comply with FBR/ATL requirements for the fiscal year 2025-26. The tender requires a 2% bid security and 5% performance security. OEM or authorized tier-1 agents are eligible. The contract includes a three-year SLA with a maximum 4-hour response time and penalties for non-compliance. Submission deadline is **March 27, 2026, 03:00 PM**, with bid opening at **03:30 PM** on the same day at IBA Main Campus, University Enclave, Karachi. Bids must be submitted online via SPPRA EPADS and hard copies delivered to the Security Office, main gate no. 4. Pro-Tip: Ensure your bid security is in the form of a Pay Order or Demand Draft in favor of 'IBA Karachi' and that all supporting documents are uploaded on EPADS. Missing the exact submission format or stamp duty requirements can lead to disqualification.