U.S. Senate Oracle Session Border Controller hardware procurement.

The U.S. Senate Sergeant at Arms is soliciting bids for Oracle Session Border Controller hardware under solicitation number 2026-R-074, with a response deadline of July 2, 2026, at 4:00 PM Eastern Time. Proposals must be submitted exclusively via email to holly_mcdonald@saa.senate.gov with the subject line “2026-R-074” and include a completed Excel pricing table, an Addendum to Commercial Agreements if applicable, an OEM Statement of Compliance, and an authorized reseller statement from the original equipment manufacturer. All documents must be in searchable, non-editable PDF format or editable Excel format; scanned images, hyperlinks to external content, and non-searchable files are prohibited. The contract is awarded on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis, with technical acceptability determined by strict compliance with Senate-specific contract clauses, including rejection of automatic renewals, third-party terms, and assignment rights without approval. The place of performance and delivery is the U.S. Senate in Washington, DC 20510, with F.O.B. Destination terms requiring the contractor to bear all shipping and handling costs. All personnel requiring unescorted access to Senate facilities must complete mandatory background checks conducted by the U.S. Capitol Police, including fingerprinting and submission of multiple forms, with rechecks required every six years and immediate reporting of any criminal activity, arrest, or change in work eligibility. The contractor is barred from using Senate data for AI training or any unauthorized purpose and must ensure secure data handling and destruction within 30 days of contract completion per NIST 800-88 guidelines. Invoicing must be submitted electronically to AP@saa.senate.gov as non-editable, searchable PDFs with the purchase order number and line-item details; WAWF and IPP are not accepted. Payment is processed via direct deposit, and contractors must enroll with the Senate Disbursing Office. Neither a contract value nor specific line items are provided in the solicitation, and no set-aside provisions or small business preferences apply. The contract includes Senate-specific clauses on precedence, security, data protection, termination, disputes, indemnification, and government rights, with Senate terms overriding any conflicting commercial terms. No packaging, marking, or preservation standards are specified, and no Contracting Officer Representative or Contracting Officer contact details are provided beyond the general acquisition office email.