FDIC - ARUBA H/M & S/M Renewal

Amendment / Modification

• This amendment extends the due date for quotes.

• The new deadline for quote submission is March 2, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST.

• The due date for quotes has been modified.

• The deadline for submitting quote packages has been extended to March 2, 2026, 12:00 PM EST.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is an amendment to Section B, specifically a pricing workbook, for the Aruba UID 525 FY26 opportunity. It details the items, quantities, and maintenance periods for hardware and software related to Aruba networking equipment. Bidders are required to complete this workbook as part of their proposal submission.

• Item Number: Sequential listing of products and services.
• Purchase Category: Categorizes items as HARDWARE or SOFTWARE.
• Purchase Type: Specifies the type of purchase, primarily MAINTENANCE.
• Description: Details the specific Aruba equipment, controllers, and licenses (e.g., Aruba 7210 Controller, Aruba AP-505H Unified AP, various licenses).
• Manufacturer: HPE.
• Part #: Manufacturer's part number for each item.
• Qty: Quantity required for each item.
• Serial #: Serial numbers for specific hardware items (where applicable).
• Period of Performance: Specifies the maintenance period, generally from 3/8/2026 to 3/7/2027.
• Unit Cost & Total Cost: Fields for bidders to enter pricing. All listed costs are 0.0, indicating this is a template for pricing submission.
• Removed Items: Several line items are marked as 'removed', indicating they are no longer part of the requirement.

This pricing workbook is critical for bidders to accurately quote the cost of the required Aruba hardware, software, and maintenance services. Bidders must complete the Unit Cost and Total Cost columns for all active line items and ensure their pricing aligns with the specified equipment and performance periods. The amendment indicates a removal of certain option years, which bidders should note when preparing their final pricing.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0001) to the solicitation CORHQ-25-Q-0547, originally dated 02/10/2026, makes the following changes:

• Removal of Option Period 1: Option Period 1 has been removed from the requirement. Consequently, all pricing submitted must be for the Base Period only, which runs from 3/8/2026 to 3/7/2027.

• Removal of Option Period References: All references to Option Periods have been removed from the previously posted RFQ.

• Pricing Workbook Update: Offerors are instructed to complete their pricing using the "Amendment 1_Pricing Workbook" that is attached to this RFQ posting.

• Due Date Extension: The due date for quotes has been extended to February 25, 2026, at 1:00 PM EST.

• The Period of Performance and all associated pricing related to Option Period 1 are removed.

• All references to Option Periods within the RFQ have been removed.

• The deadline for quote submission has been extended to February 25, 2026, 1:00 PM EST.

• Offerors must use the updated "Amendment 1_Pricing Workbook" for their submissions.

• Pricing should only reflect the Base Period of Performance (3/8/2026 - 3/7/2027).

Forms / Attachments / Pricing Sheets

This document is a pricing workbook containing detailed line items for hardware and software maintenance for Aruba networking equipment. It is intended for offerors to complete and submit as part of their proposal.

• Item Number: Sequential listing of items.
• Purchase Category: Differentiates between HARDWARE and SOFTWARE.
• Purchase Type: Specifies 'Maintenance' for all listed items.
• Description: Details the specific Aruba product (e.g., Controllers, Mobile Conductors, Unified APs, Licenses) and its specifications (e.g., FIPS/TAA compliant, US/RW region).
• Manufacturer: HPE.
• Part #: Manufacturer's part number for each item.
• Qty: Quantity of each item.
• Serial #: Serial numbers for specific hardware units (where applicable).
• Period of Performance: Specifies the maintenance period, generally from March 8, 2026, to March 7, 2027, for the base year and March 8, 2027, to March 7, 2028, for Option Year 1.
• Unit Cost / Total Cost: Fields for offerors to input pricing. All provided costs are listed as 0.0, indicating this is a template for pricing submission.

This workbook is critical for bidders to understand the specific Aruba hardware and software maintenance requirements. Bidders must accurately complete the pricing for each line item, ensuring their proposed costs align with the specified products and performance periods. The document outlines the scope of maintenance services required for various Aruba network components over a two-year period (Base Year and Option Year 1).

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation (Solicitation Number: CORHQ-25-Q-0547) issued by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) for Aruba Hardware and software maintenance. The solicitation covers Aruba Wireless Controllers, ClearPass appliances, and Airwave licenses, which are primary components of the FDIC's WiFi communications infrastructure.

• Maintenance services for Aruba Wireless Controllers, ClearPass appliances, and Airwave licenses.

• Detailed pricing for hardware and software maintenance is required in Section B.

• Offerors must provide proof of being an Authorized Reseller/Partner of Aruba or the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM).

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.

• Period of Performance: Initial Period from March 8, 2026, to March 7, 2027. Option periods extend through March 7, 2028.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but the "Total Award Amount" is listed as $0.00 on the solicitation form, indicating this is likely a solicitation for future awards or a placeholder.

• Offer Due Date: February 23, 2026, by 10:00 a.m. local time.

• Proposals must be submitted via email to hgroves@fdic.gov.

• Evaluation Method: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).

• Technical acceptability will be determined by meeting minimum technical requirements. Proposals will be evaluated as "acceptable" or "unacceptable".

• Pricing will be evaluated for completeness and reasonableness.

• This acquisition is not a Small-Business Set-Aside.

• NAICS Code: 541519.

• Small Business Size Standard: $34M (Annual revenue receipts).

• The solicitation includes detailed pricing schedules in Section B, which offerors must complete.

• Offerors must also complete Section K (Representations, Certifications, and Other Statements of Offerors) and potentially 7.1.3-1 (Post-Government Employment Certification (Pre-Award)).