Sole Source Justification Simplified C2 redacted.pdf

This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (Simplified) document from the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) for Basic Support and Licensing of Bouncy Castle Java Libraries. The document seeks a sole source award to C2 Company for a 5-year contract from 02/27/2026 to 02/26/2031 to provide license renewals for BC Java Libraries. The Entry Tier support includes 1 registered email address for library support, 24-hour response time, release notifications, FIPS support, FIPS Early Access, LTS Support, and up to 20 support hours annually. The total estimated contract value is redacted, but the contract is for continuing support of integrated systems and applications critical to the Office of Secure Transportation (OST) mission at the Department of Energy.

The justification emphasizes that C2 Company, a subsidiary of Keyfactor, is the exclusive provider of the existing software licenses, and alternative software development would be time-consuming and costly. The libraries have been embedded in OST systems for several years, supporting emergency control and operations for OST and nuclear federal agencies. The contract has been vetted and approved by Cybersecurity, and the government reserves the right to validate pricing through various methods. The procurement is structured as a firm fixed-price contract and is deemed essential for continued operation of integrated systems and applications supporting the OST mission.