InCommon and Eduroam subscription services
ID: 75N98026Q00008Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFOFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR ADMINISTRATION (ASA)PROGRAM SUPPORT CENTER ACQ MGMT SVCROCKVILLE, MD, 20857, USA

NAICS

Other Computer Related Services (541519)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION SOFTWARE (PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) (7A21)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/7e4ee6e0054b416fb8f7fe4be926a0f2/view
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    Description

    The Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is seeking qualified vendors to provide renewal subscriptions for InCommon and Eduroam services. The procurement aims to facilitate SAML-based trust relationships and secure federated Wi-Fi access for NIH personnel and visiting researchers, enhancing operational continuity and security. This opportunity is critical for supporting NIH's authentication processes and connectivity needs, with a performance period from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026. Interested parties must submit their quotes by December 29, 2025, at 3:00 pm Eastern Time, and all inquiries should be directed to Leah Hinson and Kwasi Antwi via email.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Kwasi Antwi
    Kwasi.Antwi@hhs.gov
    leah hinson
    leah.hinson@hhs.gov
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    RFQ 75N98026Q00008.pdf
    This government Request for Quote (RFQ) (Solicitation Number 75N98026Q00008) is issued by the National Institutes of Health, Office of Logistics and Office of Administration, to procure renewal of InCommon and Eduroam subscriptions. The RFQ outlines specific line items including "InCommon Participation - Level 1," "Additional IdP," and "Eduroam Connector Fee," with a performance period from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026. The procurement will use a Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation procedure. Offerors must provide contact information, UEI, and Tax ID. Invoices are to be submitted monthly in arrears via the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) as per HHSAR 352.232-71. The solicitation also incorporates several FAR clauses, notably FAR 52.204-24 regarding telecommunications and video surveillance services/equipment, and FAR 52.209-11 concerning delinquent tax liability or felony convictions, requiring specific representations and disclosures from offerors.
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