TAA-Compliant Session Border Controller (SBC) Hardware Supply

The contract involves the supply of two TAA-compliant, high-availability Mediant 800C base Session Border Controllers (SBCs) to support the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation’s telecommunications infrastructure. These devices are critical for securing and managing voice and video communications across the agency’s network, ensuring reliable call routing, media transcoding, and protection against cyber threats. The requirement mandates strict adherence to Trade Agreements Act compliance, meaning all components and manufacturing must originate from eligible countries. The hardware must be deployed as a redundant pair to guarantee continuous operation with no single point of failure, reflecting the FDIC’s need for enterprise-grade resilience and uptime. Proposals must be submitted by May 11, 2026, at 4:00 PM, with performance expected to occur at the FDIC’s Arlington location, ZIP code 22226. The contract is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 334210, which covers communications equipment manufacturing. The offering is not set aside for any specific category of small business or minority-owned firm, and the procurement is open to qualified vendors capable of delivering certified, mission-critical SBC hardware that meets the FDIC’s technical and regulatory standards. The agency seeks vendors with demonstrated experience in deploying SBC solutions in government environments and the ability to provide installation, testing, and validation services as part of the delivery.