CISCO H-RO/DC Cisco Switches

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is requesting quotes for Cisco H-RO/DC Switches and related networking equipment, including Catalyst 9300 switches, DNA Spaces licenses, ThousandEyes Enterprise Agents, network modules, power supplies, and accessories across 50 line items. Prospective vendors must be authorized Cisco equipment dealers registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and must submit pricing using the provided Pricing Workbook (Attachment B1). The FDIC will evaluate offers based on pricing completeness and reasonableness, comparing proposed prices against other offerors' bids, the agency's independent estimate, and commercial price lists, while also conducting a pass/fail assessment of the awardee's financial capability. All quotation submissions are due by October 27, 2025, at 5:00 PM EST and should be directed to jhaldane@fdic.gov, with questions concerning the solicitation required to be submitted by October 21, 2025, at 12:00 PM. The contract will be firm-fixed-price with a three-year period of performance for software and maintenance items, and all submitted offers must remain valid for a minimum of 120 days.

This solicitation does not utilize any set-aside designation and involves no identified incumbent contractors. The procurement encompasses 50 distinct line items with quantities ranging from 5 to 98 units per item, with all items required to be delivered by December 31, 2025. While a specific budget range has not been publicly disclosed, the scope includes hardware goods, software goods, and associated maintenance services. The place of performance is located in Arlington, VA 22226, where the FDIC's regional offices requiring this equipment are situated. Vendors should note that the FDIC is exempt from state sales tax, and travel costs related to the procurement must be factored into the proposed pricing.