Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source to Escal Institute of Advanced Technologies dba SANS
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- NOI-135419
- Agency
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Food and Drug Administration
Department of Health and Human Services
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 611420 Computer Training
- PSC
- 6910 Training Aids
- Place of performance
- Rockville, Maryland 20852, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Food and Drug Administration issued a Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source firm-fixed price Purchase Order to Escal Institute of Advanced Technologies, Inc., dba SANS Institute, with a capability statement deadline of August 20, 2026. The FDA's Office of Criminal Investigations, Digital Forensics Program, intends to procure SANS Institute Universal Training Vouchers redeemable for SANS long-course enrollment (available in Live In-Person, Live Online, or OnDemand modalities) bundled with Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) examination attempts, valid for a minimum of twelve months from course completion or voucher activation. The sole source justification rests on SANS being the exclusive authorized provider of SANS training and GIAC Certifications; all courseware and certification exams are copyright protected, and no other entity is authorized to produce SANS training or issue GIAC Certifications. The acquisition uses simplified acquisition procedures under FAR Part 12 for commercial products and services, NAICS Code 611420 (Computer Training). Interested firms may submit a capability statement to Janice Heard at janice.heard@fda.hhs.gov by August 20, 2026, though the Government retains final discretion to compete or proceed with the sole source award.
Notice text
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) intends to award a Sole Source firm-fixed price commercial Purchase Order (PO) to the Escal Institute of Advanced Technologies, Inc., dba SANS Institute (“SANS”), is the sole provider of SANS training and Global Information Assurance Certification (“GIAC”) Certifications. (See attached)
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Notice_of_Intent_Sole_Source_SANS-135419.docx | DOCX document |
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