FDIC - Pure Storage Software Subscription -SUB
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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) has issued RFQ No. CORHQ-26-Q-0132 for Pure Storage Software Subscriptions and Hardware Maintenance. This opportunity seeks vendors to provide various Pure Storage products and services, including Evergreen Gold Subscriptions and hardware maintenance for specific models. The acquisition is not a Small-Business Set-Aside. Proposals will be evaluated using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method. Quotes are due by April 30, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
This RFQ covers the provision of Pure Storage software and related hardware maintenance services. Key requirements include:
- Pure Storage Products: Evergreen Gold Subscriptions (various capacities and terms), Capacity Reconciliation services, and Non-Return SSD fees.
- Hardware Maintenance: For Pure Storage models such as FA-m50R2, FA-X70R2, FA-X90R2, FA-NRSSD, SAS-SHELF-DP-22TB, and PS-FLASHARRAY-FF-RENEWAL-UPGRADE.
- All items must match Part Numbers listed in Section B - Price Schedule.
- Offerors must provide proof of being an Authorized Reseller/Partner of Pure Storage or the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM).
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Solicitation (RFQ), implied Firm-Fixed-Price.
- 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
- Set-Aside: None (Not a Small-Business Set-Aside).
- NAICS Code: 541519.
- Questions Due: April 21, 2026, by 2:00 PM EST.
- Quotes Due: April 30, 2026, by 2:00 PM EST.
- Published Date: April 16, 2026.
Submission Requirements
Quotes must be submitted via email to Harold Groves at hgroves@fdic.gov and include:
- Price Schedule Spreadsheet (REQUIRED).
- Section K – Representations and Certifications (REQUIRED).
- Proof of active registration in SAM.gov (REQUIRED).
- Proof of partnership with Pure Storage (REQUIRED).
- EULAs, MSAs, or Warranty Terms (if applicable). Quotes missing any required components will not be considered.
Evaluation
Award will be made to the offeror providing the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) quote. Technical acceptability is determined by meeting FDIC's minimum technical requirements, with proposals evaluated as "acceptable" or "unacceptable." Pricing will be evaluated for completeness and reasonableness.