The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has issued a solicitation for a H-PureStorage SAN Forensics Lab, seeking an enterprise-class, all-flash array for high-performance block storage to support forensics investigations and system backups. The contract, CORHQ-25-Q-0480, outlines specific requirements for hardware, subscriptions, software, and services over a three-year period. Key clauses detail inspection and acceptance procedures, delivery to the FDIC Distribution Center in Arlington, VA, and a performance period beginning on the award date. The document also specifies contract administration, including electronic invoicing to DOFAPInvoice@fdic.gov, and mandates compliance with federal laws, security protocols, and supply chain risk management. Contractor responsibilities include safeguarding FDIC information, reporting security incidents, and adhering to strict invoicing guidelines. The solicitation emphasizes the independent contractor status and the FDIC's audit rights.
The document, \"7.1.2-03 - Pre-Award Risk Management (SCRM) Information,\" outlines the mandatory information required for solicitation number CORHQ-25-Q-0480, focusing on supply chain risk management. Offerors must provide specific details for goods, software, or services, including solicitation and part numbers, names, and model/version information. Crucially, offerors must declare their status as either an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Aftermarket Manufacturer (AM), or Authorized Supplier, based on definitions provided in section 7.1.2-03. Failure to accurately provide one of these three statuses could lead to ineligibility for award. Additionally, offerors need to list the names and addresses of the manufacturer and any subcontractors. This ensures transparency and accountability within the supply chain for federal government RFPs.
This government file details a request for a PureStorage SAN Forensics Lab, an enterprise-class all-flash array designed for high-performance block storage within a Storage Area Network (SAN). This system supports mission-critical applications for forensics investigations and system backups, providing low latency and unified block and file storage. The price schedule outlines various components, including hardware (Pure Storage FlashArray C70R4-FC-297TB-16x18.6TB, HBA), a 36-month Evergreen Forever Subscription for maintenance with 24/7 support, and software. It also includes installation services (FA //X, //C //E Install and Daily Installation -Time & Mat) for a period of performance spanning three years from the award date.