SSJ Redacted.pdf

This Memorandum for Record (MFR) documents a sole-source acquisition for XD-Air, a critical cross-domain data inspection and sanitation solution for the Air Force network. Carahsoft Technology Corp. is the sole viable source for renewing the XD-Air service agreement, with the justification based on three key factors: 1) exclusive licensing agreements, 2) brand name requirements, and 3) being the only authorized distributor for the original equipment manufacturer. The Air Force requires continued use of the XD-Air solution due to its unique authorization status, specifically noting it is a DoD-approved system for scanning and securing data transfer to and from removable media, with no comparable alternative that would meet the same security compliance standards without extensive and costly testing.