FEC Amazon Web Services
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 Election Commission (FEC) is issuing a Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI) to gather details from qualified vendors regarding the provision of Amazon Web Services (AWS) access through vendor-maintained payer accounts. This market research supports the FEC's cloud-first infrastructure strategy, which requires consolidated billing and usage data. Responses are due May 6, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
The FEC seeks a vendor to:
- Provide access to AWS via vendor-maintained payer accounts.
- Deliver detailed consolidated billing and usage data.
- Be a member of the AWS Partner Network, an AWS Authorized Reseller, and a Government Reseller.
- Cover existing, new, or enhanced AWS Services, AWS Support, Amazon FedRAMP approved GovCloud regions, and third-party products available through the AWS Marketplace.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- Anticipated Period: 60 months (12-month base period + four 12-month option periods).
- Anticipated Value (CLIN 1 - Required Services): Ranges from $2,100,000.00 to $2,554,000.00 across five periods.
- Anticipated Value (CLIN 2 - Optional Services): Ranges from $250,000.00 to $450,000.00 per period.
- Response Due: May 6, 2026, 12:00 PM ET.
- Questions Due: April 29, 2026, 12:00 PM ET.
- Published: April 22, 2026.
Set-Aside
None specified for this RFI. Respondents are requested to indicate their small business status (e.g., Small Business, Woman Owned Small Business, 8(a), HUBZone, Veteran Owned Small Business, Service Disabled Small Business) for market research purposes.
Submission Requirements
- Submissions must be in Microsoft Word or searchable Adobe .pdf format.
- Responses should not exceed 25 pages.
- Must include five sections: Business Information, Contract Information, Technical Response, Related Experience, and Price Estimate.
- Questions should be submitted via email to the primary contact.
Additional Notes
This RFI is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or a commitment to award a contract. Responses will not be reimbursed and become FEC property. Respondents will not be notified of review results.