FDIC - Pure Storage Software Subscription -SUB

Amendment / Modification

This amendment modifies the original solicitation (CORHQ-26-Q-0132) dated April 16, 2026.

Key changes include:

• Period of Performance: Revised to a 3-year term (billed annually), commencing June 11, 2026, and expiring June 10, 2029.

• Option Periods: All option periods (7.5.5-01 and 7.5.5-02) have been removed.

• Proposal Due Date: Extended. The new due date for quotes is May 7, 2026, by 2:00 p.m. local time of the FDIC office issuing the solicitation. Proposals received after this date and time may be returned without review.

• Invoicing Schedule: Revised for Firm-Fixed-Price contracts. Invoices are to be submitted upon completion of service or delivery of goods. Billing will occur no earlier than the start of the contract year (annual billing).

• Pricing Worksheet: The revised pricing worksheet has been updated to remove references to option periods and is attached to this amendment.

• Section 7.3.1-12 (Period of Performance)

• Section 7.5.5-01 (Option Period)

• Section 7.5.5-02 (Notice of Exercise of Option Period)

• Section 7.3.1-06 (Identification and Delivery of Proposals)

• Section 7.5.13-12 (Schedule for Invoicing)

• Pricing Worksheet

• The proposal due date has been extended to May 7, 2026.

• Offerors must use the revised pricing worksheet and acknowledge receipt of this amendment with their proposal.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation (RFQ) from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) for Pure Storage software and related hardware maintenance. The solicitation number is CORHQ-26-Q-0132.

• The solicitation details various Pure Storage products and maintenance services, including:

  • Evergreen Gold Subscriptions (various capacities and terms)
  • Capacity Reconciliation services
  • Non-Return SSD fees
  • Hardware maintenance for various Pure Storage models (e.g., FA-m50R2, FA-X70R2, FA-X90R2, FA-NRSSD, SAS-SHELF-DP-22TB, PS-FLASHARRAY-FF-RENEWAL-UPGRADE).

• All items must match Part Numbers listed in Section B - Price Schedule.

• Offerors must provide all required documents as per FDIC Provision 7.3.2-09 (General Proposal Instructions).

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

• Contract Type: Not explicitly stated, but implied to be Firm-Fixed-Price based on Section L.

• Period of Performance:

  • Initial Period: June 11, 2026 - June 10, 2027.
  • Option Period 1: June 11, 2027 - June 10, 2028.
  • Option Period 2: June 11, 2028 - June 10, 2029.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated in the provided pages, but the total award amount is listed as $0.00 on page 1, suggesting pricing is detailed in Section B.

• Offer Due Date: April 30, 2026, by 2:00 p.m. local time.

• Submission Method: Email to Harold Groves at hgroves@fdic.gov.

• Proposal Components: Pricing Schedule (Section B), Section K (Representations & Certifications), Software License Agreements (EULAs, MSAs), and Offeror's Reseller Authorization Letter.

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

• Technical Acceptability: Determined by meeting FDIC's minimum technical requirements. Proposals will be evaluated as "acceptable" or "unacceptable".

• Pricing Evaluation: Evaluated for completeness and reasonableness. FDIC may use various techniques to assess reasonableness, including comparison to other vendors, FDIC's estimate, and commercial price lists.

• NAICS Code: 541519.

• Small Business Representation: Offerors must complete provision 7.3.2-49.

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

• All pricing is listed as $0.00 for the initial period, with detailed pricing expected in Section B.

• Vendors must ensure compliance with various FDIC clauses regarding data security, privacy, and contract administration.

• Exceptions to terms and conditions must be clearly identified with rationale.