Justification and Approval for HackTheBox.pdf

This document is a Justification and Approval (J&A) for a sole-source procurement of cyber security training services for the U.S. Coast Guard under Solicitation Number 70Z07924RCYBR0001.

The J&A justifies the use of other than full and open competition to award an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to HackTheBox to provide cyber security training for Coast Guard cyber security personnel. The J&A cites the unique capabilities and experience of HackTheBox in delivering specialized cyber security training, as well as the importance of providing such training to the Coast Guard to maintain mission readiness. The estimated value of the IDIQ contract is $4.5 million over 5 years. The contract will be awarded as a sole-source to HackTheBox due to their exceptional qualifications and the urgency of the training requirement.