CN 24-012 SANS Sole Source Justification Redacted.pdf

This document is a Sole Source Justification related to a federal contract opportunity for the Nevada Army National Guard. The purpose is to provide COTS training and certification instances for seven Nevada Army National Guard employees in cybersecurity training required by DoD 8570/8140. The SANS Institute is identified as the sole provider of the required SANS training and GIAC certifications, as they own the exclusive rights to the curriculum, instructors, and certification exams. The Nevada Army National Guard intends to solicit a request for quotation from ESCAL Institute of Advanced Technologies, Inc. for this requirement, with award expected around August 14, 2024. The procurement is under the simplified acquisition threshold, allowing a sole source award. Responses to this notice must include pricing details, delivery timeframes, and business size certification, and are due by August 12, 2024.