Determination to consolidate requirement into a single contract Red Hat Enterprise Software License Subscription and Maintenance Support

This Special Notice, published by the Department of Homeland Security's U.S. Coast Guard, announces a determination to consolidate five existing Red Hat Enterprise Software License Subscription and Maintenance Support contracts into a single task order. The consolidation involves combining four contracts currently held by Blue Tech Inc. and one contract with StorageHawk under the NASA SEWP V procurement vehicle. The notice is designated as Solicitation Number 70Z0792SQALD00003 and falls under NAICS Code 541519. This procurement action represents a strategic shift from multiple separate contracts to a unified contracting approach for Red Hat enterprise software licensing and support services. The consolidation covers contracts that were originally running from April 2024 to June 2024.

The primary objective of this consolidation is to streamline procurement processes, reduce administrative overhead, and enhance operational efficiency for the Coast Guard's C5ISC program while achieving significant cost savings through volume pricing discounts. The agency estimates savings of over an unspecified amount in the base year with potential for greater savings over a five-year contract period, along with approximately 200 hours of reduced contract administration time. Market research has indicated that multiple small business resellers possess the capability to fulfill these consolidated requirements. The consolidation strategy is designed to improve software license management across Coast Guard operations while maintaining maximum practical participation by small businesses. Contractors interested in this opportunity must respond by the August 31, 2025 due date, and the procurement will utilize the established NASA SEWP V vehicle to execute the consolidated requirement.