Procurement, Installation and Configuration of 08 Web Application Firewall Licences

The Military Accountant General Office, Rawalpindi (Pakistan Military Accounts Department (PMAD)) is procuring 08 Web Application Firewall (WAF) Licences for enhanced network security in Rawalpindi, Punjab. This procurement is planned for the financial year 2026-27 and involves supply, installation, activation, and configuration of Extranet (H3C) Firewall WAF Licences (Model SecPath F1000-AI-65) with 5 years comprehensive warranty and 7x24 software remote technical support. The technical scope includes delivery of firewall licences with signature updates, installation at the specified site in Rawalpindi, and ensuring full operational capability. The successful bidder must be an authorized service partner or OEM with offices in Rawalpindi/Islamabad, Lahore, and Karachi, and have at least three network engineers experienced with the quoted items. Bidders must provide Manufacturer Authorization Letter (MAL), NTN and GST registration certificates, and an affidavit of non-blacklisting. Bids must be submitted online via EPADS v2.0 by Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 11:00 AM, with bid opening at 11:30 AM the same day. Manual submissions are not accepted. The bid security must be submitted physically before the deadline to the Accounts Officer at Kashmir Road Saddar Cantt., Rawalpindi. The procurement will follow Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) criteria. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure timely registration on EPADS v2.0 and to carefully prepare technical and financial bids as per the specified formats to avoid disqualification. Early submission of bid security in the prescribed form is critical to remain eligible. This tender offers a significant opportunity for qualified suppliers to engage with a reputable government department in Punjab with clear timelines and compliance requirements.