ID03 JEFO for SAM.Gov W9124D26FA260 29 June 2026.pdf

This is a Justification Review Document for a FAR Part 16 Exception to Fair Opportunity under the authority of RFO FAR 16.507-7, justifying a single-source procurement restricted to Trellix.

The Mission and Installation Contracting Command (MICC) at Fort Knox, Kentucky is procuring hardware and software maintenance for the Trellix Intrusion Detection System (IDS)/Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) equipment supporting the U.S. Army Recruiting Command (USAREC). The procurement consists of nine line items, all manufactured by Trellix, including network security appliances (NS9600), network I/O expansion modules, and software licenses. The award is expected in August 2026 with Firm Fixed Price (FFP) terms and Operation and Maintenance Army (OMA) funded with FY26 funds.

The justification asserts that only Trellix IDS/IPS hardware maintenance is compatible with the currently installed system, which is part of an integrated security architecture required to meet Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) requirements. The document establishes that without active support agreements, USAREC cannot maintain current software versioning, retrieve critical patches, or conduct hardware replacements—creating significant cybersecurity vulnerabilities to ongoing nation-state and Advanced Persistent Threat attacks. Market research via an Army Digital Marketplace Request for Quote (RFQ 565493, submitted 4/22/2026 and closed 4/29/2026) confirmed items fall within the Army Digital Marketplace Platform (ITES-4H) scope. The prior contract with TRACE3 GOVT LLC under JEFO competitive status is referenced. All certifications and cost determinations have been digitally signed by appropriate IT specialists, requirements personnel, and the Contracting Officer.