Request for Quotation Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) Certificates

The United States Senate Office of the Sergeant at Arms (SAA) has issued Request for Quotation 2026-R-019 for Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) Certificates. This is a competitive procurement opportunity posted on December 17, 2025, seeking qualified vendors to provide SSL certificate services to support the Senate's cybersecurity infrastructure. The solicitation uses a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable award basis, with no set-aside restrictions applied. Submissions are required via email to Acquisitions@saa.senate.gov by 12:00 Noon on December 23, 2025, with early submissions encouraged. The procurement will be conducted under Senate Procurement Regulations and follows the terms outlined in the Senate's standard contractual documents.

The objective of this solicitation is to procure SSL certificate subscriptions for a performance period spanning January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026, with pricing for a tier covering 0-1,250 certificates. Offerors must submit completed pricing tables in Excel format along with supporting documentation including End User License Agreements, OEM authorization statements, and Section 208 compliance certifications regarding telecommunications equipment restrictions. Eligible contractors must maintain active System for Award Management (SAM) registrations and provide U.S.-based distribution with firm-fixed pricing on an F.O.B. Destination basis. Vendors may submit open market quotes or quotes through existing contract vehicles such as NASA SEWP, GSA Schedule, or other Government-Wide Acquisition Contracts. The SSL certificates must include advanced capabilities such as certificate lifecycle management, automated alerts, self-service issuance, same-day deployment, malware scanning, 24/7/365 support, and a warranty exceeding $1.5 million, with pricing quotes remaining valid until January 31, 2026.