Notice of Intent to Sole Source Multifactor Authentication Support Services

The Washington Headquarters Services Acquisition Directorate (WHS/AD), on behalf of the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU), is seeking Multifactor Authentication Support Services through a sole source procurement. The services required include secure identity solutions, advanced authentication capabilities, identity-enabled data protection and encryption services, and identity-enhanced artificial intelligence services that integrate seamlessly with DIU's existing infrastructure and security framework. This procurement falls under NAICS code 518210 (Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services) and PSC code DA01 (IT and Telecom - Business Application/Application Development Support Services). The determination for sole source award is based on the conclusion that Lastwall Corporation is the only responsible source capable of meeting DIU's unique requirements, having developed customized and proprietary security features specifically tailored to DIU's network infrastructure that cannot be replicated or integrated by competing vendors. Interested parties may submit capability statements demonstrating their ability to provide the required services by May 4, 2026, at 10:00 A.M. EST to whs.mc-alex.ad.mbx.ks@mail.mil, with submissions limited to 5MB and identified with subject line "Response to NOI DC041020261453."

This procurement includes no set-aside designations and identifies Lastwall Corporation as the intended sole source awardee at 4024 40th Street North, Arlington, VA 22201-4603. The contract will be awarded under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 3204 as implemented in FAR 6.103-1, reflecting the government's determination that Lastwall possesses unique capabilities. The estimated period of performance is 12 months, with the small business standard size threshold established at $40 million. All capability statement submissions must be provided at no cost or obligation to the Government. The contracting officer is Ronica Shelton, with secondary contact Maia Warren, Contract Specialist, both located at the Washington Headquarters Services Acquisition Directorate, 4800 Mark Center Drive Suite 09F09, Alexandria, Virginia 22350.