FDIC'S Aruba Networking System Requirement

Amendment / Modification

• Offer Due Date Extended: The offer due date has been extended to Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST.

• Responses to Questions: This amendment includes the government's responses to vendor questions.

• The offer due date is the primary section affected.

• Bidders are granted additional time to submit their proposals. The new deadline is March 24, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST.

• The document also provides answers to vendor questions, which may impact proposal content and strategy.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a price schedule detailing the hardware, services, and software required for the refresh of Aruba access points throughout the FDIC environment. Bidders should use this to understand the specific components and associated costs.

• Hardware: Includes HPE Aruba Networking AP-655 access points and various mounting bracket kits.
• Services: Details HPE Aruba Networking 5-Day Remote QuickStart Service and 5-Day Travel Packaged Service.
• Software: Lists HPE Aruba Networking Enterprise License Bundles and associated 1-year support licenses.
• Components: Specific part numbers and descriptions for each item are provided.

This pricing sheet outlines the specific Aruba networking equipment and services required. Bidders must use this information to formulate their pricing proposals, ensuring they accurately quote the specified quantities and types of hardware, software, and support services. The 'Description' field on the Cover Page indicates these devices are primary components for WiFi communications providing access to PROD and Guest networks.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation (Solicitation Number: CORHQ-26-Q-0080) issued by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) for hardware, software, and services related to Aruba networking equipment. The purpose is to refresh Access Points, which are primary components of the FDIC's WiFi communications environment, providing access to PROD and Guest networks.

• Procurement of HPE Aruba Networking AP-655 (US) Tri-radio 4x4 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E Internal Antennas and associated mounting brackets.

• Procurement of HPE Aruba Networking LIC-ENT Enterprise License Bundle and Aruba 1Y FC SW Lic Cntlr Bdle SVC.

• Procurement of HPE Aruba Networking 10G SFP+ LC SR 300m OM3 MMF Transceiver.

• Procurement of HPE Aruba Networking 5 Day Remote QuickStart Service and 5-Day Travel Packaged Service.

• The Statement of Work (SOW) details a "Wireless Network Health Check" which includes an RF wireless site survey, analysis of wireless controller and AP profiles, and recommendations for remediation and optimization. Deliverables include an active site survey report with specific analysis points (e.g., AP placement, channel/power changes, signal strength heat map, client health, RTT, jitter).

• The solicitation issue date is March 6, 2026.

• The offer due date is March 20, 2026.

• The period of performance is TBD (begins TBD, expires TBD).

• The contract is a Firm-Fixed-Price type.

• Proposals must be submitted by the Offer Due Date of March 20, 2026.

• Submissions should be made electronically to Diamond Toles at ditoles@fdic.gov.

• Evaluation will be based on a "Price Only" or "Lowest Price Technically Acceptable" method.

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

• Pricing will be evaluated for completeness and reasonableness.

• The NAICS code is 541519.

• The small business size standard is $34M.

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

• The document includes extensive contract clauses covering various aspects such as inspection and acceptance, deliveries, contract administration, special requirements, contract clauses, instructions, conditions, and evaluation factors.

• Offerors must be an Authorized Reseller/Partner of Aruba or the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM).

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document provides pre-award information related to Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) and requires offerors to provide specific details about their status as a manufacturer or supplier, as well as information about their manufacturers and subcontractors.

• Offeror's Status: Must be identified 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: Name and address(es) of the manufacturer(s).
• Subcontractor Information: Name and address(es) of any subcontractors.

Failure to provide the required status and information may result in ineligibility for award. Bidders must carefully review the definitions in section 7.1.2-03 and accurately complete this section to ensure compliance with solicitation requirements.