What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) seeks a vendor to provide Aruba maintenance for software and hardware services. Work will be performed offsite, and eligibility is restricted to onshore organizations located in the United States. Offerors must submit a firm-fixed-price proposal divided into four parts: Attachment B-1 Price Schedule/Quote, Section K Representation and Certifications, any applicable Software License Agreements or EULAs/MSAs, and Attachment J-1 SCRM Information. Each volume requires a cover page with the offeror's contact details and volume information, and any travel costs must be factored into the fixed price. The FDIC will evaluate proposals using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable method, rating technical acceptability as acceptable or unacceptable with no benefit for exceeding minimum requirements. Price proposals will be evaluated for completeness and reasonableness, and the FDIC reserves the right to award one, multiple, or no contracts.
Scope of work
- Renewal procurement for Aruba UID 525-UID 2126 Co-term FY27
- Aruba 7210 (US) FIPS/TAA and Controller maintenance
- Aruba 7220 (US) FIPS/TAA maintenance
- Aruba MCR-HW-1K-F1 and MCR-HW-5K-F1 maintenance
- Aruba Cntrlr PEF 8 AP and 16 AP licenses
- Aruba AirWave 1000 Device and FailOvr 1000 licenses
- Aruba Cntrlr RFProtect 32 AP licenses
- Aruba AP-505H (US) TAA maintenance
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) | Not specified |
| Technical Acceptability (acceptable or unacceptable) | Not specified |
| Price (completeness and reasonableness) | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Must be an Authorized Reseller/Partner of HPE or the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)
- Must provide proof of HPE authorization with proposal submission
- Must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM)
- Must provide status as OEM, Aftermarket Manufacturer, or Authorized Supplier
- Must not have unacceptable supply chain risk
Documents to include with your response
- Attachment B-1 - Price Schedule/Quote
- Section K - Representations & Certifications
- Software License Agreements, EULAs, MSAs or similar terms
- Attachment J-1 - SCRM Information
- Proof of HPE authorization
- Post-Government Employment Certification (if applicable)
- Signed FDIC Form 3700/55
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via email
- Instructions
- Submit electronically to the Contracting Officer. Proposals must be divided into separate parts with cover pages identifying offeror name, address, telephone number, and volume number and name.