PKI-Thales HSM-License and Maintenance Renewal

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is seeking to procure hardware, software, licenses, and support services for Thales Luna Network HSM 7 security modules to maintain their hosted Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) solution. The procurement specifically includes one Luna Network HSM A790 with maintenance, one SafeNet Luna Backup HSM B700 with maintenance, and three Client Licenses for Luna Network HSM 7, all with associated maintenance support. This requirement supports FERC's existing PKI environment that operates both in Microsoft Azure Government cloud and on-site at their Washington, DC headquarters. The contract will be awarded using the lowest priced technically acceptable evaluation criteria, requiring vendors to demonstrate technical acceptability while competing primarily on price. The original quote deadline was September 24, 2025 at 1:00 PM EST, but has been extended to September 26, 2025 at 1:00 PM EST, with questions due by September 22, 2025 to the contracting officer Trey Hair via email.

This solicitation does not utilize any set-aside designations and is open to all eligible contractors, though a brand name justification indicates that only Thales products will meet the government's specific requirements due to compatibility with existing infrastructure. The anticipated contract value is approximately $42,000, reflecting the specialized nature of the hardware security modules and associated maintenance services. The contract structure includes a base performance period from October 22, 2025 through September 29, 2026, with three additional one-year option periods extending through September 29, 2029, providing FERC with up to four years of continuous support. Performance will take place at FERC's facilities in Washington, DC, specifically at 888 First Street NE, with equipment delivery to their P-1 Warehouse location. The procurement falls under NAICS code 513210 (Software Publishers) and PSC code 7A20 (IT and Telecom - Application Development Software), indicating the software licensing and support nature of the requirement.