Carahsoft

Contract Number: WLS340  

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Contract Expiration Date: 11/5/2026

Allison Cooke
Contract Specialist
Phone: 571-662-4950
Email: Allison.cooke@carahsoft.com
 
Product Description:

Carahsoft Technology Corp. is The Trusted Government IT Solutions Provider®, supporting Public Sector organizations across Federal, State and Local Government agencies and Education and Healthcare markets. As the Master Government Aggregator® for our vendor partners, we deliver solutions for Cybersecurity, MultiCloud, DevSecOps, Big Data, Artificial Intelligence, Open Source, Customer Experience and Engagement, and more. Working with resellers, systems integrators and consultants, our sales and marketing teams provide industry leading IT products, services and training through hundreds of contracts. Founded in 2004, Carahsoft is headquartered in Reston, Virginia and employs more than 3,900 professionals dedicated to serving the Public Sector.

The Carahsoft team has a proven history of helping agencies find the best possible technology solution at the best possible value. Each customer works directly with a dedicated account representative to determine a solution tailored specifically to meet his or her needs. We combine our extensive knowledge of the technologies we provide, with a thorough understanding of the government procurement process, to analyze needs, provide configuration support, simplify the ordering process, and offer special government pricing.

Carahsoft has developed a robust Cyber Security and Defense team that specializes in providing Higher Education, State and Local Government and K12 institutions with a variety of solutions to implement, harden, and maintain their cyber security posture. Our trained certified ecosystem of representatives, managed service providers, pre and post sales architects and engineers have a thorough understanding of the multitude of cyber requirements and mandates that educational institutions are now facing. This allows us to accurately match our cybersecurity portfolio with our customer’s specific needs.

This portfolio of cyber security solutions is available to WLS members specialized to each customers’ needs. 

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Akamai Secure Internet Access (SIA) Akamai SIA provides cloud-based secure web gateway and DNS security to protect students, staff, and networks from malware, phishing, and harmful content - whether on campus or remote.

Akamai Enterprise Application Access (EAA) Akamai EAA delivers Zero Trust remote access to internal applications without exposing them to the public internet, reducing attack surfaces and safeguarding sensitive student and administrative data. 

Akamai Guardicore Akamai Guardicore provides microsegmentation and lateral movement protection to prevent attackers from spreading within school district networks. It is critical for safeguarding student data, administrative systems, and critical infrastructure such as VoIP, HVAC, or security systems. 

Akamai Bot Manager Akamai Bot Manager detects and mitigates malicious automation, including credential stuffing, content scraping, and denial-of-service attempts, while allowing legitimate automation such as search engine crawlers. For K-12, it helps protect student and parent portals from unauthorized access attempts and ensures equitable access to online resources. 

Akamai Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Akamai MFA provides strong, phishing-resistant authentication to secure logins for staff, teachers, and administrators. Its push-based, FIDO2-compliant technology offers fast, user-friendly verification without relying solely on passwords, reducing the risk of account compromise.

 

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Check Point Quantum This is the securest firewall platform on the market. School districts will have world class threat prevention on their networks. 

Check Point Harmony This includes email security, endpoint security, and SASE. The Harmony suite of products will reduce the number of threats hitting your inbox, endpoint, and network. 

Check Point MDR Check Point MDR will reduces the amount of time it takes to prevent, detect, and respond to threats. 

Check Point Infinity Global Services  School districts can pick and customize several different types of engagements based on size and need. Check Point offers any one of the solutions presented in a fully managed option. 

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Cloud-Managed DDI (DNS, DHCP, IPAM) Simplifies network management by automating IP address assignments and DNS configurations. Reduces manual errors and improves uptime, which is critical for digital learning environments.

DNS Security & Threat Intelligence Protects students and staff from malware, ransomware, and phishing attacks. Filters unsafe or regulated content to ensure compliance with federal and state education standards.

NetMRI (Network Automation & Visibility) Provides real-time visibility into network assets. Helps IT teams quickly identify and resolve issues, ensuring uninterrupted learning.

Advanced DNS Protection Shields against DNS-based attacks, which are increasingly common in school networks. Ensures reliable access to educational resources and platforms.

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AI-Native Networking for Schools and Libraries Juniper Networks empowers schools and libraries to deliver fast, reliable, and secure digital learning and information services in any environment—traditional, remote, or hybrid. 

  • Maximized learning outcomes – The first and only solution that measures every user’s network experience in real time and makes it better for all.
  • Future-proof architecture – Cloud-based solution with regular feature updates, no downtime, and no controller upgrade complexities.
  • AI-driven efficiency – Marvis AI Assistant proactively troubleshoots issues and prevents problems before they impact users.
  • Faster issue resolution – Patented packet capture technology eliminates wasted time and costly truck rolls.
  • Self-driving network operations – Automated insights, radio management, and AI-driven self healing reduce support tickets.
  • Personal Wi-Fi spaces – Per-user, pre-shared keys give educators secure, customizable classroom networks.
  • Zero-touch provisioning – 100% API-driven automation speeds deployments and minimizes configuration errors.
  • Enhanced location services – Integrated Bluetooth antenna arrays enable battery-free, location based applications.
  • Lowest total cost of ownership – Faster deployments, fewer trouble tickets, and simpler operations save time and money.
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Quzara Cybertorch™ is a fully managed, cloud-native Managed Detection and Response (MDR) service purpose-built to protect public institutions like K–12 schools from modern cyber threats. The Quzara platform provides 24x7 security operations, threat detection, incident response support, and ongoing risk visibility delivered in a way that’s scalable, affordable, and tailored to the unique needs of Washington’s public education system. Cybertorch integrates directly into the existing Microsoft and Google technology ecosystems already in use across most Washington school districts. This allows districts to maximize their current investments while immediately enhancing protection, visibility, and readiness—without requiring new infrastructure or internal cybersecurity expertise.

What You Get with Cybertorch™

  • 24x7 Threat Monitoring & Alerting
  • Built for K–12 Environments
  • No Extra Hardware Needed
  • Data Stays in Your Control
  • Support for FERPA, CIPA, and Privacy Compliance
  • Scales for Districts of Any Size
  • Fast, Virtual Onboarding & Training
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Sophos is uniquely positioned to bring value to K12 customers in Washington. All of the proposed products and services live in a single dashboard, giving valuable time back in the day. The Sophos MDR service is appealing for K12 districts, as they struggle to staff full time security experts, let alone the entire team necessary to provide 24/7 coverage. The Sophos open ecosystem MDR means that districts need not replace a single product in their environment. MDR is the glue that brings everything, together, and provides peace of mind that the world’s best cybersecurity analysts have their back.

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The Zscaler platform redefines cybersecurity for the modern, cloud-first world by operating on a cloud-native, Zero Trust Exchange architecture. This innovative approach means all user and device traffic, regardless of location, is securely routed through Zscaler's global network of over 150 data centers, rather than backhauling it to a central district data center. Zscaler operates on the principle of "never trust, always verify." This involves connecting users directly to applications, not the network, inspecting every connection, and applying granular, identity-driven policies. The primary pillars of this platform for K-12 environments are Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA), Zscaler Private Access (ZPA), and Zscaler Digital Experience (ZDX), all .integrated into a unified, scalable security cloud.

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Quzara Cybertorch™ is a fully managed, cloud-native Managed Detection & Response (MDR) service built to protect Washington’s public education system from modern cyber threats. 

Core Solution Features     

  • ·      24x7 Threat Monitoring & Alerting      
  • ·      Cybersecurity experts continuously watch for suspicious behavior, investigate alerts, and identify threats in real time, even during nights, weekends, school breaks, and holidays.

Cloud-Native MDR: No Hardware Required  Cybertorch deploys directly into your existing Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace environment. No appliances, on-premise servers, or endpoint hardware are needed.

Secure-by-Design Data Handling   When a threat occurs, Cybertorch assists your IT team with investigation steps, containment actions, and remediation guidance to help reduce impact and restore normal operations quickly.

Rapid, Virtual Onboarding Districts can begin receiving protection quickly with remote configuration assistance, virtual training, and guided rollout from Quzara’s onboarding team. 

Scalable for Districts of Any Size Whether you serve a handful of schools or a large multi-site district, Cybertorch adapts to your size, staffing, and technology environment.

Pricing:
For product/service pricing, please reach out to this solution provider with the contact information given at the top of this page.

If the Solution Provider (vendor) performs Public Work services, the customer is responsible for including the required provisions on procurement side-of business.

These products were competitively bid.

Government Customers can find the RFP documents on Washington’s Electronic Business Solutions (WEBS) website.

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