Item 14 - Purchase of Firewall Hardware and Services

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F:.: R T n E T Response to RFP# 40-22 TAB 8 VALUE ADDED PRODUCTS AND SERVICES Include any additional products and/or services available that vendor currently performs in their normal course of business that is not included in the scope of the solicitation that you think will enhance and add value to this contract for Region 14 ESC and all NCPA participating entities. If awarded a NCPA contract in response to this RFP, as value adds to our submitted offer of our entire line of products and services, Fortinet is proud to offer the following two FREE additional programs: 1. FORTINET'S FREE GRANT SUPPORT PROGRAM Public sector organizations face unique challenges in defending against the constant changing cyber threats landscape and most public sector agencies lack adequate funding to purchase the protection resources they need. Federal and state grants can provide valuable funding to the public sector that initiates or expands purchases they otherwise would not be able to. Through Fortinet's free Grant Support Program, Fortinet helps empower public sector customers to find and access grant funding to make their mission critical projects happen! Our FREE Grant Support Program helps public sector agencies by: a. Providing comprehensive grants information for entities that are understaffed or lack experience with grant applications and don't know where to start. Finding and applying for grants can be a daunting and complicated task, but doing so is imperative right now for the public sector since currently there are billions of dollars in funding available for cybersecurity projects and solutions. Our Grant Support Program was created to assist entities successfully find and apply for grants. Our Grants Support Program consultants provide extensive grant resources and services, such as: in-depth grant research, grant funding availability reports, and grant application development assistance. We of course cannot guarantee funding, but we will do everything we can to assist an entity in submitting a successful grant application. b. Identifying all available grant funding for technology -rich projects. With a few specifics about an entity's needs, our Grants Support Program consultants will develop customized reports on funding opportunities that are the best fit for the project. The reports will identify the most relevant fenders based on the project type, the organization type (or types, in the case of a consortium project), and the geographic location where the project will be deployed. Then our consultants will review their findings with the entity on a conference call scheduled at the entity's convenience. We will also continually monitor granting sources and will provide notifications to the entity when grants or funding opportunities are released that best serve their project. c. Providing customized consultation services that help develop project ideas and even expand cybersecurity modernization initiatives. Grants tend to be awarded to projects that address a clearly identified need, either for a specific population or a defined geographic community. In addition, fundable projects