17 TES SANS SSJ_Redacted.pdf

This document is a Single Source Justification form for a federal contract for cybersecurity training. The procurement is for the 17 TES (Training and Education Squadron) SANS long courses and Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) test bundles, with an estimated contract cost of $50,472.00. The requirement will be solicited from a single source (SANS) due to their unique capabilities as the sole provider of SANS training and certification, with exclusive rights to produce and deliver SANS training courses.

The justification highlights that SANS classes are taught only by SANS certified instructors using SANS certified curriculum, and their courseware and GIAC exams are copy right protected with frequent curriculum updates. The contracting officer determined that a single source is reasonable, noting considerations such as the lack of viable alternative vendors and potential risks of attempting to competitively bid the requirement. The document is dated 05-Aug-2025 and will be executed by the Contracting Officer Sara Tolva, with the procurement falling under the 50 CONS/PKB contracting activity.