Oracle Java Licenses

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking to procure 2,096 Oracle Java SE Universal Subscription - Employee licenses through an unrestricted solicitation (273FCC25Q0009). The Request for Quote (RFQ) aims to secure software licensing for a one-year period from February 23, 2025, to February 22, 2026, with delivery required to the FCC Warehouse in Annapolis, MD. The solicitation incorporates comprehensive cybersecurity and information technology requirements, including provisions for incident reporting, cloud computing services, and IPv6 compliance. Specific contract clauses address contractor responsibilities for protecting government data, reporting security incidents, and maintaining software bills of materials (SBOM). The point of contact for this solicitation is James Batten, and payment will be processed through the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) using electronic funds transfer.

The contract will be awarded as a firm-fixed-price procurement with no specific set-aside designations, categorized under NAICS 518210 for Computing Infrastructure Providers and PSC 7A21 for Business Application Software Licensing. The solicitation was issued on December 26, 2024, with responses due by January 7, 2025, and is intended for deployment in Washington, DC 20554. While specific award value details are not explicitly stated, the procurement involves licensing for 2,096 employee subscriptions, indicating a potentially significant investment in software infrastructure. The contract's comprehensive requirements suggest a thorough vetting process for potential contractors, with a focus on cybersecurity, data protection, and compliance with federal IT standards. The one-year performance period provides the FCC with a structured approach to maintaining its Java software licensing and technological capabilities.