CORHQ-26-Q-0388-P0001.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF AWARD

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO. 5. PROJECT NO. (If applicble)

7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6) CODE

FDIC 3700/56 (3-08)

FACILITY CODE

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICIATION NO.

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers is extended, is not extended.

Offer must acknowledge receipt of this amendment by signing in Block 15b below and including the signed amendment with the offeror's proposal.

12. N/A

13. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO MODIFICATION OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

CHECK ONE A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO THE CHANGE ORDERS CLAUSE

B. THIS MODIFICATION IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF THE FDIC CONTRACTING OFFICER

C. THIS MODIFICATION IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO MUTUAL AGREEMENT OF THE PARTIES

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remain unchanged and in full force and effect.

15C. DATE SIGNED

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION

PAGE OF PAGES

6. ISSUED BY CODE

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., street, county, State and ZIP Code) (X)

CODE

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

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Please see FDIC’s responses in blue.

1. Attachment B.1, line items 2 and 38 (p. 5): Does the 60-month maintenance period begin at award, at delivery, or at the end of the manufacturer's standard warranty on each mainframe?

Maintenance begins at install or 45 days after delivery, whichever comes first. & it is a total of 60 months of maintenance, the 12-months manufacturer's standard warranty plus 48 additional months.

2. Attachment B.1, line items 2 and 38 (p. 5): What coverage hours and on-site response time does the FDIC require for the 60-month hardware maintenance, for example 24x7 with a four-hour response?

We want the standard coverage, which is “24x7 with a four-hour response” but the first response is IBM support dialing in to diagnose & potentially resolve. They only come onsite if it is a HW issue that cannot be repaired remotely.

3. Section F, 7.3.1-10 (p. 8) and Attachment B.1: Is physical installation, power-up and initial configuration of each mainframe at the two delivery sites included in this requirement?

Yes, IBM does this. It is not a choice; IBM installs & deinstalls their machines. The physical installation, power-up and initial configuration are coordinated after delivery.

4. Attachment B.1, Cover Page (p. 4): The current equipment has reached end of life. Is de-installation and removal of the existing mainframes at either site within the scope of this requirement?

Yes, the de-installation and removal of the existing mainframes at both sites are within the scope of this requirement.

5. Section F, 7.3.1-09 (p. 8) and Attachment B.1 Cover Page: Does the FDIC require delivery by a specific date, or will it accept the delivery lead time each offeror states on the Cover Page?

The FDIC requires delivery by December 31st, 2026.

6. Section G, 7.5.13-12 (p. 10): How should the 60-month maintenance on line items 2 and 38 be invoiced: in full on delivery, annually in advance, or monthly in arrears?

In full after delivery.

7. Section B, Cover Page (p. 4): Is there an incumbent contract number for this requirement, and would the Government share it?

The maintenance contract is currently with LOGIKSAVVY SOLUTIONS LLC.

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8. Section L, 7.3.1-06 (p. 52) and the SAM.gov notice: Section L states quotes are due October 20, 2027, while the notice states 12:00 PM Eastern on October 20, 2026. Which date governs?

The RFQ due date has been extended to 10/22 at 12 noon. EST.

9. Please provide below information

• Passport Advantage Agreement Number: See below

• IBM Customer Number: VASQ is 5166681 & the DFW/BDC is 4742836.

• Passport Advantage Site Number: See below

“IBM Passport Advantage is primarily a program for acquiring software licenses, Software Subscription & Support (S&S), Software as a Service (SaaS) subscriptions, and select IBM appliances (which package hardware and software together), rather than standalone enterprise hardware.

Key Details

• Software & SaaS Focus: It is IBM's main volume-licensing program for software products and cloud services. [1, 2]

• Appliances Exception: It does cover IBM appliances and appliance services, where integrated hardware comes pre-configured with software. [1, 2]

• Standalone Hardware: Traditional standalone IBM hardware (such as IBM Power servers, IBM Z mainframes, or storage systems) is typically acquired through standard IBM hardware procurement channels or IBM Business Partners rather than Passport Advantage.”

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