Specifications include, but are not limited to: The Atlanta Independent School System (hereinafter, “Atlanta Public Schools” or “APS”) invites qualified vendors to submit a proposal to provide a turnkey solution to design implement, and provide ongoing maintenance/support for a network access control (NAC) system for Atlanta Public Schools. 1.2 In recent years, the volume and diversity of mobile devices (BYOD) on APS network continue to rise, and so does the need to ensure that every device connecting to the network (wired or wirelessly) is safe. Cybercriminals leverage vulnerable endpoints as back doors to the network and according to Gartner "by 2017, the focus of mobile breaches will shift to tablets and smartphones from workstations." As the attack surface of the network continues to multiply with each new device introduced into the network, APS believes that NAC is essential to securing its assets and critical infrastructure. APS expects that the proposed NAC solution will provide complete visibility and control over whom and what is accessing its wired and wireless networks at all times. APS expects that vendors responding to this RFP will describe how they can fulfill the requirements of this RFP. 1.3 In using this method for solicitation, we are requesting your best effort in seeking the best value for our requirements. To be eligible for consideration, sealed proposals shall be presented in accordance with the instructions of this solicitation and within the timeframe specified. It shall be the responsibility of the selected Offeror to meet all specifications and guidelines set forth herein. Atlanta Public Schools, at its discretion, determines the criteria and process whereby proposals are evaluated and awarded. No damages shall be recoverable by any challenger as a result of these determinations or decisions by Atlanta Public Schools.
