Justification At or Below SAT_TALOS LINUX Redacted_Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification for Brand Name document under Simplified Procedures for a federal procurement action.

The procurement is restricted to Sidero Labs as the original manufacturer for the supply of 50 Nodes of Talos Linux FIPS Compliant Build with included Enterprise Support (24/7) and support for Talos and Kubernetes. Purchase Request/Document number is 1301349912. The justification asserts that no substitutes are available and that competition is precluded under FAR 12.102(a). The document indicates the product will be obtained through authorized resellers of the manufacturer. The specific version being procured is FIPS-140-2 compliant, which is a mandatory requirement for systems within the department.

The justification emphasizes that Talos Linux is a specialized container-focused operating system designed exclusively for running Kubernetes, providing optimal performance, security, and integration. The procurement is characterized as compliance-driven rather than a technical requirement for basic software functionality. The document notes that FIPS 140-3 regulatory compliance is mandatory per DoD security policy and is driven by mission needs and legal/policy-driven security standards. The Contracting Officer, MCCUNE.ALEXANDRIA.ELIZABET, digitally signed the document on June 22, 2026. The contracting activity is NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center, Norfolk, Contracting Department – Fleet Directorate.