Questions - Answers.xlsx

This is a Questions and Answers template document for the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) RFQ CORHQ-26-Q-0426 for Credit Ratings, Research, and Data Feed Subscriptions. The document serves as a standardized form for offerors to submit inquiries and for the FDIC to provide clarifications regarding the solicitation requirements. The template is organized with columns for question numbers, the questions themselves, applicable RFQ sections, corresponding responses, and actions taken to modify the RFQ based on submitted questions.

Key deadlines for this procurement are as follows: questions or requests for clarification must be submitted in writing by 12:00 PM EDT on Thursday, October 29, 2026, and quotations are due by 12:00 PM EDT on Friday, November 06, 2026, with all submissions directed via email to the FDIC point of contact, agreenfield@fdic.gov. Offerors are required to submit completed pricing schedules, representations and certifications (Section K), details of subscription inclusions for end users, their SAM UEI number, and current terms and conditions. All proposals must strictly adhere to the general proposal instructions outlined in provision 7.3.2-09 (December 2023).