USAC RFP: RedHat Enterprise Subscription Renewal

SOL #: IT-26-016Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Federal Communications Commission

FCC

WASHINGTON, DC, 20554, United States

Place of Performance

Washington, DC

NAICS

Computer and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software Merchant Wholesalers (423430)

PSC

Hardware And Software Products Supporting It Management Services. Includes Enterprise Architecture (Ea), Financial Management, And Strategic Planning. Ea Includes Services Supporting Business, Information, Application And Technical Architecture To Drive Standardization, Integration And Efficiency Among Business Technology Solutions. Financial Management Includes Services Involved In The Planning, Budgeting, Spend Management And Chargeback Of It Expenditures And The Costing Of It Products And Services. It Management And Strategic Planning Include Senior Professional And Administrative Support Services Facilitating Centralized It Strategy And Planning. (7F20)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/7d9f37cdf09845a8ad40c48a4d59d321/view

Timeline

Posted

Feb 18, 2026

Last Updated

Mar 26, 2026

Submission Deadline

Apr 3, 2026, 3:00 PM

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 Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC), with public alert from the FCC, is seeking quotes for the renewal of its RedHat Enterprise Subscription. This is a Request for Quotes (RFQ) issued as a combined synopsis/solicitation. Quotes are due by April 3, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET.

Scope of Work

This opportunity is for the purchase and renewal of USAC's RedHat Enterprise Subscription. USAC is a not-for-profit Delaware corporation appointed by the FCC to administer the Universal Service Fund (USF) and its support mechanisms (High Cost, Lifeline, Rural Health Care, and Schools & Libraries).

Contract & Timeline

Type: Request for Quotes (RFQ) / Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (FAR Part 13)
Set-Aside: None specified
Product Service Code: 7F20 (Hardware and Software Products Supporting IT Management Services)
Quotes Due: April 3, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET
Published: March 26, 2026
Place of Performance: Washington, DC 20005, United States

Important Notes

This is not a procurement by a federal agency. The contract awarded will not be a subcontract under a federal prime contract to USAC. All communications regarding this opportunity must be directed through USAC's Contracting Office. The RFQ, which describes the products/services and provides response instructions, is available electronically at http://www.usac.org/about/tools/procurement.