Aqua Security Subscription Maintenance for FDIC
Overview
Buyer
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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) is soliciting quotes for Aqua Security Subscription Maintenance under RFQ CORHQ-26-Q-0181. This requirement is for Aqua Security software and standard support to provide end-to-end security for containerized workloads within the FDIC's cloud adoption program. The contract will be a Firm-Fixed-Price award. Quotes are due by June 9, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The solicitation requires the provision of:
- Aqua Security Software Ltd Container and K8s Security per node/host, Self-Hosted 360 Repositories (Part #: AQUA-EN-UNI).
- Aqua Security Software Ltd Standard Support (Part #: AQUA-SP-STAN). These components are critical for securing containerized workloads as part of the FDIC's mission-essential cloud adoption initiative. The place of performance is Arlington, VA.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.
- Period of Performance: A base period from October 3, 2026, to October 2, 2027, with two one-year option periods extending through October 2, 2029, if exercised.
- Set-Aside: This acquisition is not a Small-Business Set-Aside.
- Product Service Code: 7A21 (Business Application Off The Shelf Software).
Submission Requirements
Offerors must submit quotes electronically to ellismith@fdic.gov by the deadline. Required components include:
- A completed Price Schedule (Attachment B1), which must match part numbers.
- Section K of the RFQ (Representation and Certifications).
- EULA, MSAs, or Warranty Terms.
- Pre-Award SCRM Information (Attachment J1), where offerors must state their status (OEM, AM, or Authorized Supplier). Failure to provide this may result in ineligibility.
- A Letter of Authorization from the manufacturer.
- Proposed GSA Schedule Contract or NASA SEWP Contract (if applicable). Offerors must be an Authorized Reseller/Partner of Aqua Security or the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). Registration in SAM is required.
Evaluation Criteria
Award will be made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis.
- Technical Acceptability: Determined by meeting minimum technical requirements, including demonstrating technical capability and providing all required documents.
- Pricing: Evaluated for completeness and reasonableness.
Key Dates
- Questions Due: May 27, 2026, by 12:00 PM EST.
- Quotes Due: June 9, 2026, by 12:00 PM EST.
- Published Date: May 19, 2026.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Ellisha Smith at ellismith@FDIC.gov or 571-212-4449.