Congress KnowWho for Salesforce Subscription Maintenance

This contract solicitation, identified as CORHQ-25-Q-0441, pertains to the procurement and maintenance of Congress KnowWho Salesforce software subscriptions, a critical component supporting the Office of Legislative Affairs’ CAUCUS application on the Salesforce platform. The contract involves licensing, maintenance, and technical support services for this software, with a base period from February 1, 2026, through January 31, 2027, and two one-year option periods extending through January 31, 2029. The contract delivers both tangible subscription licenses and intangible maintenance and support services, with physical deliveries routed to the FDIC’s Division of Information Technology Distribution Center in Arlington, Virginia, and electronic submissions required for non-tangible items. The solicitation emphasizes that proposals must include a completed pricing schedule valid through January 2026, manufacturer license and maintenance agreements specific to government use, and technical points of contact. Submission deadlines have been extended, with final quotes due by December 15, 2025. Evaluation of proposals follows a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology focused solely on price reasonableness and completeness, requiring all proposals to meet basic technical acceptability criteria. Contract administration contacts include Christina V. Brooks as the contracting officer and Meghan White as the FDIC technical monitor responsible for acceptance of deliverables. The contract incorporates specific clauses prohibiting the use of hardware, software, or services associated with Kaspersky Lab and certain restricted telecommunications equipment, ensuring adherence to federal security regulations. Requirements for safeguarding covered contractor information systems are imposed, including access controls and media sanitation. Contractor obligations include maintaining an inspection system acceptable to the FDIC, adhering to delivery and acceptance conditions stipulated in the contract, and obtaining prior approval for any subcontractors. The contract terms require the inclusion of post-government employment certifications for any former FDIC or RTC employees proposed to work on the project, and payments are processed electronically with prompt payment timelines tied to invoice receipt times. Representations, certifications, and compliance disclosures—such as Unique Entity Identifier reporting and socioeconomic status—are mandatory for offerors, with strict instructions on proposal format and submission through email to the contracting officer. Overall, the contract is structured to ensure continuity of the mission-critical Congress KnowWho Salesforce services over the three-year term, with rigorous compliance and oversight provisions aligned with federal acquisition and cybersecurity standards.