FDIC SBC AudioCodes Hardware and Software TECREF

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is soliciting quotes through RFQ-SBC AudioCodes Hardware and Software TECREF under solicitation number CORHQ-26-Q-0145 for a one-year contract to supply and support TAA-compliant Session Border Controller (SBC) hardware and associated software services. The effort centers on the delivery of a high-availability pair of Mediant 800C SBCs, annual support, hardware replacement coverage, and OVOC licensing, all tailored for deployment at the FDIC’s DIT Distribution Center in Arlington, Virginia. Proposals must be submitted electronically by May 11, 2026, and must include a completed Price Schedule, Section K Representations and Certifications, applicable EULAs or MSAs, Pre-Award SCRM information, a manufacturer’s letter of authorization, and optionally a GSA Schedule or NASA SEWP contract. Only proposals that meet all submission requirements will be considered responsive. Evaluation will follow the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method, where technical acceptability is a pass/fail criterion with no weighting or scoring; only those deemed technically acceptable will be considered for award, with selection based solely on the lowest price. Offerors must comply with mandatory clauses including prohibitions on Kaspersky and covered telecommunications equipment, whistleblower rights, and supply chain risk management (SCRM), with SCRM compliance being a pre-award gate. Delivery of tangible items must go to the FDIC DIT Distribution Center at 3501 Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22226, while digital deliverables must be submitted to designated FDIC email addresses, and the contract number must appear on all shipping materials. Payment processing is handled electronically via email to DOFAPInvoice@fdic.gov using PDF or Excel invoices only, with no use of WAWF or IPP systems. Contractors must be registered in SAM, disclose UEI and CAGE codes if applicable, and certify small business status and socioeconomic designations. The contract type is Firm Fixed Price with no options or indefinite delivery elements, and the FDIC retains full authority for inspection and acceptance of all deliverables at the delivery location within 15 business days. Insurance requirements include a $1 million liability coverage cap, and compliance with data protection, audit rights, and governing U.S. federal law is mandatory. All submissions must adhere to a three-volume format with clear separation of pricing, representations, and SCRM documentation, and inquiries must be