Opportunity

Ames Ionwave #2026-146

City of Ames Solicits 455 YubiKey 5 FIPS 140-2 Series Security Keys

Posted

June 08, 2026

Respond By

June 19, 2026

Identifier

2026-146

NAICS

423430

The City of Ames, Iowa, is seeking quotations for a bulk purchase of security keys for its Information Technology Department. - Government Buyer: - City of Ames, Finance Department, on behalf of the Information Technology Department - OEM Highlight: - Yubico is the sole Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) specified - Vendors: - Only Yubico products are accepted; no alternates permitted - Products/Quantities: - 455 units of YubiKey 5 FIPS 140-2 Series security keys - Manufacturer part number: 5060408464229 - FIPS 140-2 certified for enhanced security compliance - Notable Requirements: - No substitute products allowed; strict adherence to specified OEM and part number - FOB Destination pricing required (all delivery costs included) - City is tax-exempt; no sales or use tax will be paid - Bidders must provide warranty details and lead time after order - Local vendors with a valid business certificate may receive a 1% preference under the Local Consideration Program - City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and make awards in its best interest

Description

The City of Ames is seeking quotes for 455 YubiKeys (5 FIPS 140-2 Series) for the Information Technology Department. The solicitation is a Request for Quotation issued on June 8, 2026, with a response deadline of June 19, 2026, at 2:00 PM CT. Bidders must submit their responses before the deadline, and no late responses will be reviewed. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive informalities, and make awards in the best interest of the City. Bidders may not withdraw their bids for at least 60 days after the closing time for receiving bids.

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