FDIC SBC AudioCodes Hardware and Software TECREF

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "Attachment J1 - Pre-Award SCRM Info REQ 22704.xlsx", is an Excel spreadsheet containing information required for pre-award Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM). It is intended to gather specific details from offerors regarding their status and the manufacturers/suppliers involved in their proposed solution.

• SCRM Information Requirement: Details the need for pre-award SCRM information.
• Offeror's Status: Requires the offeror to state their status as one of the following: Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Aftermarket Manufacturer (AM), or Authorized Supplier. Definitions for these categories are provided in section 7.1.2-03.
• Manufacturer Information: Requires the name and address(es) of the manufacturer(s).
• Subcontractor Information: Requires the name and address(es) of any subcontractors.

Offerors must accurately complete this form to indicate their status and provide the requested manufacturer and subcontractor details. Failure to provide the required status as OEM, AM, or Authorized Supplier may result in ineligibility for award. This document is critical for proposal preparation and compliance with SCRM requirements.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a price schedule for hardware and software related to Session Border Controllers (SBCs), specifically AudioCodes models. It details the items required for the base period of performance, which is one year from the award date.

• Hardware: Includes TAA-compliant HA-pairs of Mediant 800C and 4000B Session Border Controllers, along with associated annual support and hardware replacement.
• Software: Covers OVOC licenses, SBC session license upgrades, and SBC registered user license upgrades for HA-pair configurations.
• Maintenance: Annual support and hardware replacement contracts are specified for various hardware and software components.
• Quantities: Specific quantities are listed for each line item, including upgrades and licenses.
• Notes: Includes technical specifications and configuration requirements for certain models (e.g., M800B, M4KB).

This pricing sheet provides a detailed breakdown of the specific hardware, software, and maintenance components required for the opportunity. Bidders should use this information to understand the scope of the technical requirements and to prepare their pricing proposals. It outlines the exact part numbers, descriptions, and quantities needed, which are crucial for accurate cost estimation and ensuring compliance with the solicitation's technical specifications.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation (CORHQ-26-Q-0145) from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) for AudioCodes Hardware and Software, specifically Session Border Controller (SBC) AudioCodes TECREF. The solicitation details the requirements for the purchase of these goods and services.

• The core requirement is the purchase of AudioCodes Hardware and Software, including Session Border Controller (SBC) AudioCodes TECREF.

• Specific items include various models of Mediant Session Border Controllers (SBCs), associated licenses (e.g., OVOC), and maintenance/support services.

• The price schedule (Attachment B-1) lists numerous line items for hardware, software, and maintenance, with varying quantities and part numbers.

• Offerors must demonstrate technical acceptability by meeting minimum technical requirements, including providing all required documents, items matching part numbers in the price schedule, and being an Authorized Reseller/Partner of AudioCodes or the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM).

• The solicitation is issued by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC).

• The period of performance is specified as one year from the award date for the price schedule items, with a general period of performance from July 2023 to July 2024.

• The solicitation is a Request for Quotation (RFQ).

• The Offer Due Date is May 11, 2026.

• Proposals must be submitted electronically to ellismith@fdic.gov.

• Proposals must be marked with the solicitation number and offeror's information.

• The evaluation method is Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).

• Technical acceptability will be determined by meeting minimum requirements; exceeding them provides no evaluation benefit.

• Pricing will be evaluated for completeness and reasonableness.

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

• Offerors must certify their status as a manufacturer or supplier (OEM, Aftermarket Manufacturer, or Authorized Supplier).

• Offerors must provide information for Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) review.

• The solicitation includes numerous clauses and provisions covering contract administration, special requirements, representations, certifications, and instructions to offerors.

• Key clauses include those related to inspection and acceptance, deliveries, contract administration, special contract requirements (e.g., data security, commercial supplier agreements), contract clauses, representations and certifications, instructions, and evaluation factors.