CORHQ-26-Q-0229_Cisco Meraki_Questions and Answers_Amendment 0001.pdf

Question No. Applicable Document Page # Question FDIC's Response

1 RFQ Provision 7.3.1-16 Technical Requirements RFQ Sec L, p.47

We would like to confirm whether the following offering would be acceptable for your requirement:

Original Cisco equipment Includes a 1-Year Warranty SmartNet Eligible Product will be sourced through the open market (not directly from Cisco distribution)

All equipment supplied will be genuine Cisco hardware and will be eligible for Cisco SmartNet support.

Could you please confirm whether this sourcing approach is acceptable for your procurement requirements? If there are any specific restrictions regarding sourcing channels or authorized distribution, please let us know so we can ensure full compliance with your requirements.

No - in accordance with clause 7.3.1-16. the offeror must provide proof of being an Authorized Reseller/Partner of the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Cisco, or be the OEM. Proof of status must be provided with the Offeror's quote.

Please also reference FDIC's response to question number 8 below.

2 RFQ - Provision 7.3.1-16 Technical Requirements RFQ Sec L, p.47

I want to confirm I have the complete solicitation package before submitting. The RFQ description references provision 7.3.2-09, "General Proposal Instructions – December 2023," as governing the proposal format and requirements. I don't see this as a standalone attachment on the SAM.gov posting — could you confirm whether it's included elsewhere in the package, or send it directly if it's a separate document?

Please reference Provision 7.3.2-09 General Proposal Instructions - December 2023 located on page 48 of the solicitation PDF.

3 RFQ Section B: Attachment B-1 Price Schedule RFQ Section

B, p.4;

Attachment B-1

Item #6 requests MA-PWR-CORD-US for QTY 46 under the MX85. However they are already requesting a power cord for the device on item #3 (MA-PWR-CORD-US-FR). Are they wanting this other power cord as well? If would be different then the one needed for the MX85.

Yes line #6 looks like a duplicate. It has been removed from the Price Schedule. Please utilize the amended Price Schedule.

4 RFQ Section B; Attachment B-1 Price Schedule RFQ Section

B, p.4;

Attachment B-1

Item #19 (MG52E-HW) has been updated to the current sku MG52E. Same thing device wise just in CCW it drops the -HW so we can configure it.

Former Item #19 Part Number has been updated from MG52E-HW to MG52E.

Please reference the amended Price Schedule.

5 RFQ Section B; Attachment B-1 Price Schedule RFQ Section

B, p.4;

Attachment B-1

Item #22 lists MA-PWR-CORD-US under the MG52E. This is just a power cord however.

I see down the way on line Item #32 lists a POE injector, is this power cord meant for that? Reason is just the QTY's match so thought maybe that is the power cord for this injector. Also a note that this POE injector would not be listed as a compatible option for the MG52E if that is what it was meant for.

Yes former line #22 (line #21 in the amended Prtice Schedule) is the power cord for former line #32 (line #31 in the amended Price Schedule) that says “(Power Cord Not Included)” in the product description.

6 RFQ Section B; Attachment B-1 Price Schedule RFQ Section

B, p.4;

Attachment B-1

Item #29 SFP-10G-T-X= is only compatible with certain Cisco products, none of which are on this BOM. Cisco has dropped off many of the copper 10GB SFP options due to heat issues. Unfortunately there is not a Meraki compatible copper 10GB SFP listed any longer. If this is meant for a device that is not part of this BOM we would want to verify which device it is intended to be used with.

The account team has brought this to our attention also. We are prepared to work within the constraints of the hardware and understand it is not supported.

7 RFQ Section B; Attachment B-1 Price Schedule RFQ Section

B, p.4;

Attachment B-1

Cisco has several models of Licenses now. Typically to verify license type as well as license level, we get a screen shot of the clients license info page from their dashboard.

This is located under the organization tab and then license info. In this case I built the below BOM based off the requested parts list. However, this is the CO-Term license model. Cisco has become much stricter with RMAs for incorrectly quoted licensing models. We will want to verify with the client they are on the CO-Term model of licensing and not PDL or SAAS model. Also that their MX licenses are in fact ADV SEC and MR licenses are Enterprise.

FDIC identified a few discrepancies on former line #27 (Line #26 on the amended Price Schedule). FDIC requires the Essentials license for the MX68 unit. The Price Schedule has been amended to reflect “Meraki FedRAMP MX68 Enterprise License and Support, 1YR” and Part#: “FED-MX68-ENT-1YR”

RFQ Questions & Answers Amendment 0001

CORHQ-26-Q-0229 - FDIC Cisco Meraki Hardware and Software Support

8 RFQ Provision 7.3.1-16 Technical Requirements RFQ Sec L, p.47

Clause 7.3.1-16 (3) states that the Offeror must provide proof of being an Authorized Reseller/Partner of the OEM (Cisco) with their quote.

Clarification Requested: If the Prime Contractor is a certified Small Business (SDVOSB/WOSB) bidding in a subcontractor/teaming arrangement with an Authorized Cisco Partner, will the FDIC accept the subcontractor's Cisco Partner Certificate alongside a signed Manufacturer Authorization Letter designating the Prime Contractor as an authorized resale partner for this specific solicitation?

Yes - FDIC will accept the Cisco Partner certification from a subcontractor alongside a signed Manufacturer Authorization Letter designating the Prime Contractor as an authorized resale partner for this specific solicitation.

9 RFQ Provision 7.1.2-03 Pre-Award Risk Management (SCRM) Information

RFQ

Sec J p.35;

Sec L p.45;

Attachment J-1

Provision 7.1.2-03 outlines the requirement for a separate Pre-Award Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) Information volume.

Clarification Requested: Does the FDIC require a specific, pre-formatted Excel template for the SCRM volume, or should the Offeror provide this information in a custom spreadsheet utilizing the columns specified in Clause 7.1.2-03(a)?

Offeror may provide this information in any format, but must provide all of the information requested in Provision 7.1.2-03. In addition to the format provided in Section J, FDIC is providing an Excel template for use by offerors for their convenience (reference Attachment J-1).

10 RFQ Clause 7.3.1-10 Place of Delivery or Performance RFQ Section F, p.7

Clause 7.3.1-10 designates Arlington, VA for physical delivery and DITSoftwareMgt@fdic.gov for non-tangible items.

Clarification Requested: Can the FDIC confirm that all software licenses and maintenance subscriptions (CLIN 0002) are to be delivered electronically to the designated email address, and only the physical routers, switches, and access points (CLIN 0001) are to be physically shipped to the Arlington warehouse?

Yes, that is correct.

11 RFQ Provision 7.3.2-11 Pricing Proposal (Firm-Fixed-Price)

RFQ

Sec L, pp 48-

The solicitation specifies delivery of tangible goods to Arlington, VA.

Clarification Requested: To ensure competitive alignment, should Offerors confirm that their proposed unit rates in the Price Schedule are fully loaded and inclusive of all shipping and delivery charges (FOB Destination) to the Arlington, VA Distribution Center?

Yes - this requirement is firm-fixed price. All quoted unit pricing is fully burdened and should include any applicable shipping costs.

12 RFQ Section B; Attachment B-1 Price Schedule RFQ Section

B, p.4;

Attachment B-1

Can the Government provide the Cisco Meraki Bill of Materials (part numbers, quantities, and license requirements)?

All required hardware, licenses, & support are listed in Attachment B-1 Price Schedule and in Section B.

13 General Question N/A Is this requirement for new equipment procurement, license renewal, support renewal, or a combination thereof? Yes - this is a new procurement.

14 General Question N/A Are there any installation, configuration, migration, or technical support services required in addition to product procurement? No.

15 RFQ Provision 7.3.1-16 Technical Requirements RFQ Sec L, p.47 Are there any mandatory manufacturer authorization requirements for offerors? Please reference responses to questions 1 and 8 above.

16 General Question N/A Is a current Meraki inventory or existing environment list available for reference? No.

17 General Question N/A Could you please provide the Subscription ID, the associated BOM, along with the Smart Account information, so we can ensure the quote is accurate?

All required hardware, licenses, & support are listed in Attachment B-1 Price Schedule and in Section B.