Purchase of IBM QRadar

Closed Solicitation Posted

Solicitation number
N0018925Q0118
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

NAICS code
513210 Software Publishers
Place of performance
Annapolis, Maryland 21402, United States

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The United States Naval Academy is seeking to procure IBM QRadar security products and support services through the Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP). The solicitation (N0018925Q0118) requires specific IBM QRadar items including Security XDR Package, Vulnerability & Risk Manager, renewal appliances, and related components, with only authorized IBM resellers permitted to bid. The contract will be awarded using a lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) evaluation methodology, focusing on meeting precise technical specifications for cybersecurity infrastructure. The original proposal deadline was February 7, 2025, but has been extended to February 12, 2025, with an anticipated award date of February 14, 2025. Technical support requirements include comprehensive services such as 24/7 telephone support, email support with 2-day response time, online resource access, hardware troubleshooting, and software updates.

The solicitation is not set aside for any specific business category and will be a firm-fixed price contract using simplified acquisition procedures. The procurement involves increasing the quantity from 1 to 171 units of IBM QRadar equipment to be delivered to the Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland by February 28, 2025. The period of performance extends from February 28, 2025, through September 30, 2025, with a specific delivery location at 290 Calvert Road, Annapolis. The contract falls under the Software Publishers NAICS category (513210) and the IT and Telecom Security and Compliance Products PSC category (7J20). A limited source justification document emphasizes that IBM is the sole manufacturer, making this a critical procurement for maintaining the Naval Academy's cybersecurity infrastructure and curricular activities.

Notice text

The proposed acquisition is to support the United States Naval Academy (USNA). An IBM QRadar is required by the requiring activity to ensure the appliances remain up to date and accurate which is crucial for the USNA's curricular activities.

Files

File Type Posted
Amendment-P00002.pdf PDF
QA N0018924Q0118 P00001.pdf PDF
BrandNameJustification-Redacted.pdf PDF
CombinedSynopsis.pdf PDF

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