FDIC's Palo Alto Subscription & Hardware Maintenance

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation (Solicitation Number: CORHQ-26-Q-0067) issued by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) for Palo Alto Subscription and Hardware Maintenance. The FDIC is procuring renewal maintenance on Palo Alto firewalls deployed across various network segments to enforce security boundaries, inspect traffic, and improve the FDIC's network security posture.

• Renewal of maintenance on Palo Alto firewalls.

• Specific items include various Advanced Threat Prevention, Advanced URL Filtering, WildFire, GlobalProtect, Prisma Access, Cortex Data Lake, and other related subscriptions and hardware maintenance.

• All items are for the period of performance from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, with potential option periods extending to June 30, 2029.

• Contract Type: Not explicitly stated, but the document structure suggests a firm-fixed-price award.

• Period of Performance: Base period July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027. Option periods extend to June 30, 2029.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but the total award amount is listed as $0.00 on the award document, indicating this is a solicitation for pricing.

• Proposal Due Date: April 22, 2026, by 12 p.m. local time.

• Submission Method: Electronically to ditoles@fdic.gov.

• Evaluation Criteria: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Technical acceptability will be determined by meeting minimum technical requirements. Pricing will be evaluated for completeness and reasonableness.

• Key Deadlines: Questions due by April 15, 2026, 12:00 p.m.

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

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

• Offerors must provide specific Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) information.

• The document includes detailed pricing schedules for the base period and two option periods.

• Various clauses related to contract administration, inspection, deliverables, payment, representations, and certifications are included.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "Attachment J.1 - Pre-Award SCRM Info - Example.xlsx", is an attachment providing information related to Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) prior to award. It requires offerors to provide specific details regarding their status as a manufacturer or supplier.

• Offeror's Status as Manufacturer or Supplier: Offerors must indicate their status as one of the following: Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Aftermarket Manufacturer (AM), or Authorized Supplier. Definitions for these categories are provided within section 7.1.2-03.
• Manufacturer/Subcontractor Information: If applicable, the names and addresses of the manufacturer and any subcontractors must be provided.
• Part Numbers: Reference to the Price Schedule for applicable part numbers.

Bidders must carefully review the definitions and requirements in section 7.1.2-03 and accurately complete this attachment. Failure to provide the required status as an OEM, AM, or Authorized Supplier may result in ineligibility for award. This information is critical for the government's pre-award risk assessment.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a price schedule detailing the maintenance and subscription costs for Aruba hardware and software. It outlines the requirements for offerors to input pricing information.

• Requirement Description: Aruba Hardware and Software Maintenance.
• Periods of Performance: Includes Base Period (7/1/2026 - 6/30/2027), Option Period 1 (7/1/2027 - 6/30/2028), and Option Period 2 (7/1/2028 - 6/30/2029).
• Items: Encompasses various subscriptions and maintenance for Palo Alto Networks firewalls (e.g., Advanced Threat Prevention, Advanced URL Filtering, GlobalProtect, Prisma Access, Cortex Data Lake) and Panorama management devices.
• Instructions to Offerors: Offerors must input amounts into the "List Price" and "Net Price" cells. "Discount", "Extended Price", and "Total Price" cells are automated. Offerors are requested to provide the most favorable discount to the Government.

This price schedule is critical for bidders to understand the specific hardware and software maintenance services required, the contract periods, and the format for submitting pricing proposals. Bidders must accurately complete the 'List Price' and 'Net Price' fields for each item to ensure compliance and competitiveness.