CISCO TECREF for FDIC

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is soliciting quotes under RFQ CORHQ-26-Q-0146 for Cisco TECREF-related IT hardware and software, with performance required at the FDIC Division of Information Technology Distribution Center in Arlington, Virginia. The procurement is conducted on a Firm Fixed Price basis under a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation model, meaning award will go to the lowest-priced offer that meets all mandatory technical, compliance, and supply chain risk management (SCRM) requirements. Offerors must submit a fully completed Price Schedule (Attachment B-1), Section K Representations and Certifications, applicable End User License Agreements (EULAs), Master Service Agreements (MSAs), or warranty terms, Pre-Award SCRM information disclosing manufacturer status, and a Letter of Authorization from Cisco. All proposals must be submitted electronically by 12:00 PM EST on May 26, 2026, following a mandatory three-volume format with clear cover pages for each volume. The FDIC requires offerors to be registered in SAM, possess a valid Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), and certify small business status as defined by NAICS Code 541519 with a $34 million size standard. Affirmative responses on covered telecommunications equipment use trigger mandatory disclosures of CAGE codes and vendor details. SCRM compliance is a binary threshold—failure to submit required manufacturer authorization or supply chain disclosures renders an offer ineligible for award. The contract period spans three years with deliveries FOB Destination to the specified Arlington location, and acceptance is governed by Clause 7.6.4-01, granting FDIC the right to inspect at any time and reject non-conforming items within 15 business days of delivery. Invoicing must be submitted electronically using accepted government systems, with payment processed via Electronic Fund Transfer or the FDIC’s commercial purchase card, and contractors must maintain current banking details in SAM. All contract terms, including EULAs and MSAs submitted with the quote, become binding upon award. Contract administration is overseen by Ellisha Smith, the Contracting Officer, and Yen Luu as the Oversight Manager, who will conduct inspections and accept all deliverables. No packaging, labeling, barcoding, or MIL-STD requirements are specified beyond the mandatory inclusion of the contract number on shipping materials and provision of shipment-tracking data. The contract contains no options, key personnel requirements, or security clearance mandates, and Section H