LSJ SECHQ117A0014_Redacted.pdf

This is a Limited Source Justification (LSJ) for the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to extend a contract with Iron Vine Security, LLC for CyberWatch Support Services. The document justifies extending the current order (SECHQ117A0014/0001) for a 10-month period from December 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. The services support the SEC's Mission Essential Function #2, which involves monitoring technology disruptions, intrusions, and compliance issues for market participants covered by Regulation Systems Compliance Integrity (Reg SCI).

The contract extension is driven by shifting SEC priorities and reduced budgets. A previous Request for Quotation (RFQ) for these services was canceled on July 29, 2025, after technical evaluation. The current plan is to continue the CyberWatch program support without interruption until the expected program sunset in September 2026. The LSJ emphasizes that continuing with the incumbent contractor will provide the best value, avoid performance disruptions, and allow time to identify efficiencies in the program's reduced anticipated workload.