FDIC - ARUBA H/M & S/M Renewal
SOL #: CORHQ-25-Q-0547Solicitation
Overview
Buyer
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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Place of Performance
Arlington, VA
NAICS
Other Computer Related Services (541519)
PSC
Business Application Off The Shelf Software Delivered By Perpetual License, Which Also Encompasses Enterprise Level Software Enabling Mission Capability And Business Operational Support. (7A21)
Set Aside
No set aside specified
Original Source
Timeline
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Posted
Feb 11, 2026
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Last Updated
Feb 24, 2026
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Submission Deadline
Feb 23, 2026, 3:00 PM
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is soliciting quotes for Aruba Hardware and Software Maintenance under RFQ # CORHQ-25-Q-0547. This opportunity covers maintenance services for Aruba Wireless Controllers, ClearPass appliances, and Airwave licenses, which are critical components of the FDIC's WiFi communications infrastructure. Quotes are due by February 23, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. EST.
Scope of Work
This solicitation requires maintenance services for various Aruba networking components, including:
- Aruba Wireless Controllers
- ClearPass appliances
- Airwave licenses
- Specific hardware and software items detailed in the Section B Pricing Workbook, including FIPS/TAA compliant and US/RW region products.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP)
- Period of Performance:
- Base Year: March 8, 2026, to March 7, 2027
- Option Year 1: March 8, 2027, to March 7, 2028
- Set-Aside: Not a Small-Business Set-Aside
- NAICS Code: 541519 (Small Business Size Standard: $34M)
- Questions Due: February 17, 2026, by 1:00 p.m. EST
- Quote Due: February 23, 2026, by 10:00 a.m. EST
- Published: February 11, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Method: Proposals must be submitted via email to hgroves@fdic.gov.
- Required Components:
- Price Schedule/Quote (using Section B attachment)
- Section K - Representation & Certifications
- Software License Agreements, EULAs, MSAs, or similar terms
- SCRM Information (Clause 7.1.2-03)
- Subcontracting Plan (if applicable)
- Evaluation Method: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).
- Technical acceptability will be determined by meeting minimum technical requirements (evaluated as "acceptable" or "unacceptable").
- Pricing will be evaluated for completeness and reasonableness.
Key Requirements
- Offerors must utilize the provided Section B Pricing Workbook to populate all pricing.
- Proof of being an Authorized Reseller/Partner of Aruba or the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) is required.
- The FDIC prefers Government software terms and conditions.
People
Points of Contact
Harold GrovesPRIMARY
Files
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