A24 Redacted ETFO-Trellix_Redacted.pdf

This document is a Source Selection Information form for a cybersecurity procurement by the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS). DFAS is seeking to acquire a one-year Trellix DoD End Point Security Suite (ESS) subscription for protecting devices like laptops and servers from advanced threats such as ransomware, zero-day attacks, and file-less malware. The required delivery date is 12/16/2025, and the procurement will cover licenses for 11,000 DFAS endpoints and over 400 servers.

A market research request was posted from October 29-November 3, 2025, to identify potential vendors. The Contracting Officer determined that Trellix is the sole manufacturer and distributor meeting the specific cybersecurity requirements through the NASA SEWP ESI catalog. The market research indicates that alternative solutions would require significant re-engineering and implementation time. As part of future competition strategies, DFAS plans to conduct additional market research to explore potential changes in the marketplace and assess whether future acquisitions can be competed on a broader basis.