Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform for OIT

The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Office of Information Technology is seeking to procure Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform through a sole-source acquisition under solicitation number 140A1625Q0069. The platform will be used to implement, enforce, and report on Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) compliance, secure system baselines, and configuration management across Linux and Windows operating systems within the agency's IT infrastructure. The procurement specifically requires Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform Standard with Confirmed Stateside Support covering 300 Managed Nodes (3x100 nodes), justified as a brand-name only acquisition under FAR 8.405-6(b) because this specific solution is the only feasible option to meet the government's requirements. Key capabilities include automated compliance enforcement, system management, role-based access control, secure credential storage, and job scheduling. Quotes must be submitted electronically to Jeffrey Pearson by September 15, 2025, and must include company information, a signed Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE) Representation Form, and firm-fixed-price pricing addressing all Statement of Work elements.

This solicitation is designated as a 100% set-aside for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs) under NAICS code 611430 with a small business size standard of $13 million. The anticipated period of performance spans from September 21, 2025, to September 20, 2026, with a required delivery timeline of seven days after order receipt. Market research identified 22 potential ISBEE vendors under the relevant NAICS code, demonstrating the agency's commitment to supporting Indian-owned businesses through the Buy Indian Act. Offerors must demonstrate and maintain IEE eligibility throughout the entire contract term, including at offer submission, contract award, and during performance. The procurement is structured as a firm-fixed-price purchase order, and the contracting officer retains the right to request additional eligibility documentation at any point during the acquisition process. No incumbent contractor information was provided in the solicitation materials.