FDIC Cisco Meraki Hardware & Software Support

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Solicitation/Award (RFQ) for Cisco Meraki Hardware and Software Support. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is procuring these items and services.

• The solicitation details specific Cisco Meraki hardware and software items, including routers, security appliances, Wi-Fi access points, switches, cellular gateways, and associated licenses and maintenance.

• Specific part numbers and descriptions are provided in Section B and the Price Schedule.

• Offerors must provide proof of being an Authorized Reseller/Partner of Cisco or be the OEM.

• Technical requirements include providing all items with matching Part Numbers and required documents.

• The contract type is not explicitly stated but implied to be Firm-Fixed-Price based on Section L.

• The period of performance is stated as twelve (12) months, beginning on "TBD" and expiring on "TBD" (July 2023).

• The solicitation issue date is June 16, 2026.

• Offer Due Date: June 26, 2026, by 12:00 p.m. local time.

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

• Evaluation will be based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method.

• Technical acceptability will be determined by meeting minimum technical requirements.

• Price proposals will be evaluated for completeness and reasonableness.

• Financial capability will be evaluated on a "pass/fail" basis.

• The NAICS code is 423430 (Computer and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software Merchant Wholesalers).

• The small business size standard is 250 employees.

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

• The document includes extensive clauses related to contract administration, security, privacy, supply chain risk management, representations and certifications, and evaluation factors.

• Attachments include a Price Schedule (B-1), Pre-Award SCRM Information (J-1), and Q&A Spreadsheet (L-1).

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a pricing schedule for Cisco Meraki hardware and software maintenance. Bidders are instructed to input their proposed "List Price" and "Net Price" for each item. The "Discount," "Extended Price," and "Total Price" fields will be automatically calculated. Offerors are encouraged to provide the most favorable discount to the Government.

• Requirement Description: Cisco Meraki Hardware and Software Maintenance.
• Items: The schedule lists 32 distinct items, including various Cisco Meraki routers (MX series), Wi-Fi access points (MR series), switches (MS series), cellular gateways (MG series), and associated hardware components (power cords, antennas, mounting kits, transceivers).
• Software/Maintenance: Includes licenses and support for FedRAMP-compliant software and hardware maintenance for the listed devices.
• Quantities: Specific quantities are listed for each item.
• Period of Performance: Generally "Award date +12 months" for all items.
• Pricing Fields: Offerors must complete "List Price" and "Net Price." All other price fields are automated.

This pricing schedule is critical for bidders to understand the specific hardware, software, and maintenance items required. Bidders must accurately input their pricing into the designated fields to formulate their proposals. The instruction to provide the most favorable discount emphasizes the importance of competitive pricing in the evaluation process.