SANS Training Vouchers - Sole Source
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- N0016425Q0740
- Agency
- Naval Sea Systems Command Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 611420 Computer Training
- PSC
- U099 Education/Training- Other
- Place of performance
- Crane, Indiana 47522, United States
- Points of contact
-
- Vanessa Evans vanessa.evans@navy.mil (812) 854-2575
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane is seeking to procure SANS Training Vouchers through a sole-source acquisition under solicitation N00164-25-Q-0740. The procurement specifically requires twenty-six (26) FV Bundled GIAC vouchers and twenty-six (26) FV Long Course vouchers to enhance the cybersecurity workforce's technical expertise and certification capabilities at the Information Technology Division. The government intends to negotiate exclusively with The Escal Institute of Advanced Technologies, Inc. dba SANS Institute, as these training and certification products are unique and only available through this vendor. While other responsible sources may submit capability statements for consideration, the final determination to compete remains solely at the government's discretion. The solicitation was issued on July 11, 2025, with a closing date of July 21, 2025, at 4:00 PM Eastern Time, and all offers must be submitted electronically to vanessa.m.evans7.civ@us.navy.mil.
This procurement does not utilize any set-aside designation and is structured as a sole-source acquisition justified by the vendor's restrictive rights to SANS training products. The intended contractor, The Escal Institute of Advanced Technologies, Inc., holds exclusive distribution rights for SANS Training and GIAC Certifications, which are recognized as predominant quality cybersecurity professional training across multiple employment domains. The contract will operate under a firm fixed pricing arrangement with a performance period from August 18, 2025, to August 17, 2026. All training vouchers will be provided through a "Fixed Account Program" and will be name brand products individually priced for invoicing purposes. The place of performance is Crane, Indiana, where NSWC Crane's facility is located, and contractors must be properly registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for award.
Notice text
N00164-25-Q-0740 - SOLE SOURCE – SANS TRAINING VOUCHERS - FSG U099 - NAICS 611420
ISSUE DATE 11 JUL 2025 - CLOSING DATE 21 JUL 2025 - 4:00 PM Eastern Time
Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane has a requirement for SANS Training Vouchers in accordance with the attached Statement of Work.
The proposed contract action is for the supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with one source, The Escal Institute of Advanced Technologies, Inc. under the authority of FAR 13.106-1. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, which shall be considered by the agency. However, a determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this solicitation is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.
Contractors must be properly registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). Offerors may obtain information on SAM registration and annual confirmation requirements by calling 866- 606-8220 or via the internet at https://sam.gov.
This solicitation is being issued pursuant to the procedures at FAR Part 13 as a written. Synopsis exception FAR 5.202(a)(13) applies and Solicitation Number N00164-25-Q-0740 is hereby issued as an attachment hereto.
All changes to the requirement that occur prior to the closing date will be posted to Contract Opportunities on https://sam.gov/. It is the responsibility of interested vendors to monitor https://sam.gov/ for any amendments, which may be issued to this solicitation.
For changes made after the closing date, only those offerors that provide a quote will be provided any changes/amendments and considered for future discussions and/or award.
Offers shall be e-mailed to vanessa.m.evans7.civ@us.navy.mil All required information must be received on or before 21 JUL 2025 at 4:00 PM EASTERN TIME.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| SOW.pdf | ||
| Non-Comp for posting_Redacted.pdf | ||
| N0016425Q0740.pdf |
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