The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation Gigamon S
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
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 Department of the Interior (DOI), on behalf of the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), has issued a competitive Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Gigamon License Subscriptions and Support Services. This is a brand name RFQ and is set-aside for small businesses. It will be competed among NASA SEWP V Government-Wide Acquisition Contract (GWAC) holders in Groups B, C, and D. Offers are due by May 1, 2026, at 3:00 PM EDT.
Scope of Work
PBGC requires support for its existing Gigamon network packet broker systems, which are critical for network monitoring and analysis. The solicitation details various Gigamon products and services, including:
- Monthly Gigamon Pass-through Support with Elite SLA (24x7/AHR)
- Renewal Gigamon AHR Hardware Replacement Program with direct Gigamon support
- Monthly GigaVUE-OS term licenses for models such as GigaVUE-HC1-Plus, TAP-HC1-G10040-HW, GigaVUE-FM Prime Edition, and GigaVUE-TA25
- Elite-Plus Software Support and Elite SLA
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Request for Quotation (RFQ) / Solicitation
- Contract Vehicle: NASA SEWP V GWAC (Groups B, C, D)
- Set-Aside: Small Business
- Period of Performance: Initial items from May 12, 2026, to May 11, 2027. Option periods extend to May 11, 2029.
- Offer Due Date: May 1, 2026, at 3:00 PM EDT
- Solicitation Issue Date: April 24, 2026
- Published Date: May 1, 2026
Eligibility
This opportunity is specifically for small businesses holding a NASA SEWP V GWAC contract in Groups B, C, or D. The acquisition will utilize FAR Subpart 16.505 Ordering procedures.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Lydia Schickler (Contracting Officer)
- Email: lydia_schickler@ibc.doi.gov
- Phone: 703-964-4872