FDIC's Cisco ISE TACACS Requirement

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is seeking quotes for the refresh of Cisco ISE TACACS (Terminal Access Controller Access-Control System) appliances and associated maintenance services through RFQ# CORHQ-26-Q-0152. The procurement encompasses 35 line items including two medium Secure Network Server appliances (SNS-3855-K9), one small appliance (SNS-3815-K9), and supporting components such as RAID controllers, solid-state drives, power supplies, memory modules, network interface cards, and one-year maintenance services. Offerors must be authorized Cisco Resellers/Partners or Original Equipment Manufacturers, with status verifiable through Cisco as needed. The FDIC will evaluate proposals using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology. Critical deadlines include April 17, 2026 at 12:00 PM EST for submission of technical questions and April 23, 2026 at 12:00 PM EST for quote submission, with all proposals required to be divided into three volumes: Pricing, Additional Information, and Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) Information.

This solicitation carries no socio-economic set-aside designation and does not identify any current incumbents or contractors. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the solicitation documents. The requirement specifies a one-year period of performance commencing from the award date, with delivery to the FDIC Distribution Center located in Arlington, Virginia 22226. All awarded contractors must maintain active SAM.gov registration prior to contract award. Offerors are required to submit the most favorable discount available to the Government along with any applicable terms, conditions, end-user license agreements, or master service agreements for incorporation into the resulting contract, with the FDIC expressing a preference for government-approved terms.