FDIC's HPE Aruba Hardware and Software Maintenance Requirement

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is seeking to renew its HPE Aruba Hardware and Software licenses through solicitation CORHQ-24-Q-0608, focusing specifically on maintenance for networking equipment including controllers, access points, and software licenses. The solicitation requires vendors to be authorized HPE resellers/partners and provide exact matching part numbers for approximately 197 line items of hardware and software components. The procurement will utilize a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation methodology, which means vendors must meet all technical requirements while offering the most competitive pricing. Vendors must submit a comprehensive proposal including a price schedule, representations & certifications, software license agreements, and Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) information. Critical deadlines include questions due by December 13, 2024 at 12:00 PM EST, and proposals due by January 4, 2025 at 12:00 PM EST, with proposals required to remain valid for 120 days.

The solicitation is not set aside for any specific small business category and will cover hardware and software maintenance for the period of March 8, 2025 through March 7, 2026. The place of performance is located in Arlington, VA 22201, with an end-user contact identified as Adil Acikgoz. The price schedule includes 215 detailed line items covering various Aruba networking equipment such as 7210/7220 Controllers, AP-505H Unified Access Points, ClearPass appliances, and MCR Mobile Controllers. Most items require TAA/FIPS compliance, indicating specific federal security requirements. While the current pricing schedule shows $0.00 for all items, the maintenance will cover both physical hardware and software components, including technical support, updates, and licensing. Electronic submissions for non-tangible items will be sent to DITSoftwareMgt@fdic.gov, with tangible items to be delivered to the FDIC facility in Arlington.