Secure Socket Layer (SSL) Certificates

The Federal Acquisition Service's Assisted Acquisition Service, acting on behalf of the GSA Office of the Integrated Award Environment (IAE), is seeking small business vendors to provide 120 TLS (Transport Layer Security) certificates. The solicitation specifically requests 30 Basic EV FQDN, 85 Basic OV FQDN, and 5 Basic OV WCDN certificates through a Request for Quote (RFQ). The contract will be awarded using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation method, with vendors required to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and the ASSIST procurement portal. Quotes must be submitted electronically to rafael.santana@gsa.gov by Thursday, April 10, 2025, at 12:00 PM EST. Vendors must confirm compliance with Section 508 accessibility standards and provide representations regarding telecommunications equipment. The government will evaluate quotes based on pricing, technical capabilities, and the ability to deliver the specified SSL certificates through their portal.

The solicitation is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, targeting small business vendors in the Software Publishers (NAICS 513210) category. The contract will be a firm fixed-price type with an initial base period from April 28, 2025, through April 27, 2026, with options for two additional one-year extensions potentially extending the contract through April 27, 2028. The place of performance is located in Washington, DC 20405, USA. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the procurement involves the acquisition of 120 SSL certificates across different validation levels. Vendors must demonstrate their technical capability to provide these certificates and meet all specified government requirements, including portal-based delivery and compliance with federal IT standards.