FMCS Adobe Subscription

The Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) requires Adobe brand name products, specifically Adobe Acrobat Pro for Enterprise and Adobe Creative Cloud All Apps license subscriptions, to maintain continuity with existing agency document, PDF, and creative software workflows. This justification supports limiting the software requirement to Adobe products while seeking competition among authorized vendors. The agency relies on Adobe for PDF creation, editing, and creative design functions. Alternatives were considered but deemed unsuitable due to the risk of disrupting established workflows, requiring compatibility reviews, and necessitating user retraining. The brand name restriction is limited to the specified Adobe products, ensuring competition among vendors capable of providing these subscriptions. This acquisition is deemed appropriate given the need for continuity, compatibility, and the continued use of existing Adobe-based workflows.

The Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) issued a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ 93310026Q0006) for Adobe cloud subscriptions, advertised as a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside. The solicitation incorporates FAR provisions and clauses effective through FAC 2025-03, with a NAICS code of 513210 and a small business standard of $47 million. Key clauses include those related to telecommunications and video surveillance services (52.204-24), Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act orders (52.204-29, 52.204-30), and various other commercial product and service terms (52.212-3, 52.212-5). Offerors must represent compliance with these regulations, particularly concerning prohibited equipment and services. The FMCS intends to award a firm fixed-price purchase order. Quotes must be submitted by 3:00 PM EDT on June 8, 2026, to Bronson Madero at bmadero@fmcs.gov, with questions due by June 3, 2026.