Seeking Sources for IBM QRadar on behalf of USNA

Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted

Solicitation number
1301265969-1
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 Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk, Virginia is conducting market research to identify qualified sources for IBM Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) services on behalf of the United States Naval Academy. The procurement involves comprehensive IBM QRadar appliance maintenance, software renewals, and technical support services including 24/7 telephone support, hardware replacement within two business days, and software updates through the IBM Support Portal. The anticipated contract structure is a single award, Firm Fixed Price arrangement under NAICS code 511210 (Software Publishers) with a size standard of $4.5 million. This sources sought notice is strictly for planning purposes and information gathering, with no contract award resulting from responses to this announcement. All inquiries must be submitted in writing via email, and responses are due by August 12, 2025, for the planned performance period of October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026.

No set-aside designation applies to this procurement opportunity, making it open to all qualified contractors regardless of size or socioeconomic status. The contract encompasses 12 Contract Line Item Numbers covering various IBM QRadar products including appliance renewals for machine types 4654 Models Q3A and Q4B, security suite software subscriptions for 171 resource units, and vulnerability management software with business critical support levels. The deployment involves specific IBM equipment with serial numbers tied to deployment ID W0000152029 and customer number 9365396. All maintenance and support services are structured for a 12-month period, with hardware replacement requirements mandating USNA IT personnel to handle component installations while contractors provide the replacement parts and technical guidance.

Notice text

The Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk, Virginia is seeking information on qualified and experienced sources for planning purposes in an effort to derive a contract vehicle that will provide IBM Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) for the United States Naval Academy. The required POP is 10/01/2025 - 09/30/2026. Site ID# 3527975 / Customer # 9365396.

A single award, Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract action under NAICS code 511210 with a size standard of $4.5M is anticipated. This proposed contract vehicle shall provide all items on the attached list of supplies.

Subject to FAR Clause 52.215-3, entitled "Solicitation for Information of Planning Purpose," this announcement constitutes a sources sought synopsis for written information only. This is not a solicitation and no contract will be awarded from this announcement. This sources sought notice is not to be construed in any way as a commitment by the Government, nor will the Government pay for the information submitted in response.

All requests for further information must be made in writing via email. Telephone requests for additional information will not be honored. All questions and answers regarding this RFI/Sources Sought Notice will be posted as updates to this notice.

DISCLAIMER: This is not a contract, request for proposal, a promise to contract, or a commitment of any kind on the part of the Government. The Navy will not assume liability for costs incurred by an attendee or for travel expenses or marketing efforts; therefore, attendee cost in response to this notice is not considered an allowable direct charge to the Government.

Proprietary information should be clearly marked.

The requested information is for planning and market research purposes only and will not be publicly released.

See attachments for full details.

Files

File Type Posted
FY26.QRadar.Statement of Work.pdf PDF
List of Supplies Revised.pdf PDF

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