Caveonix Continuous Authority to Operate (ATO) Tool License

The Department of the Air Force Space Command is soliciting quotes for 28 Caveonix Continuous Authority to Operate (ATO) Tool Licenses under solicitation number FA252125QB184. The procurement targets the acquisition of specialized cybersecurity risk management software designed to ensure compliance with DoD-approved Risk Management Framework assessments and the newly mandated NIST 800-53 Revision 5 standards. The solicitation is structured as other than full and open competition under NAICS code 541519, specifically targeting information technology value-added resellers with a $34M size standard. This is a simplified acquisition with a Single Source Justification, as Caveonix is identified as the only company compliant with the updated cybersecurity requirements that became effective August 1, 2025. Vendors must submit questions by September 12, 2025, at 12:00 PM EST, with final quotes due September 18, 2025, at 12:00 PM EST, submitted via email to specified Air Force contracting addresses.

This procurement does not utilize any set-aside designation and identifies Carahsoft as Caveonix's sole distributor, with competitive quotes expected from various Value-Added Resellers. The contract cost estimate is redacted in the available documentation, though the solicitation falls under simplified acquisition procedures. The quantity requirement is specifically 28 software licenses to support the Launch and Test Range System enclaves, with post-installation maintenance support included as part of the warranty terms. Performance will occur at Patrick Space Force Base, Florida, with F.O.B. Destination shipping requirements within the United States. The procurement emphasizes the unique nature of Caveonix's solution, particularly its established APIs with Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service and Xacta systems, while the government commits to conducting continuous market research to explore alternative tools for future competition.