Sole Source Award

The Office of Naval Intelligence, operating under the Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command, has issued a sole source special notice for a procurement with DATA SECURITY, INC of Lincoln, Nebraska. This notice announces the government's intent to award a non-competitive contract under FAR 13.106-3 and FAR 6.302-1(b)(ii) authorities for data collection, software maintenance, and support services. The procurement specifically targets Insider Threat Analytical services and enhanced web-based investigative tools, along with maintenance for specialized IT destruction devices. The contract will be structured as a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) arrangement to provide continuous support for existing products. The notice is published for informational purposes only and explicitly states it is not a request for competitive quotations.

The primary objective of this sole source award is to ensure uninterrupted maintenance and support for critical security infrastructure, including proprietary data destruction devices such as the CR-4KR Solid State Media Cracker, LM-1 Degausser, DX-8 Destruction Device, and SSMD-2mm Solid State Media Disintegrator. Due to DATA SECURITY, INC being the exclusive original equipment manufacturer and sole authorized provider of maintenance services for these specialized devices, no competitive procurement is possible. The procurement includes one-year extended warranty coverage, on-site preventative maintenance, repair services, and consumable parts support essential for secure destruction of classified materials. Market research conducted through GSA Advantage, DLA FedMall, and vendor outreach confirmed no alternative sources exist for these services. Questions regarding this procurement should be directed to Kevin A. Williams at kevin.a.williams10@navy.mil, with responses due by August 27, 2025. The notice emphasizes that this procurement is necessary to maintain operational readiness and comply with federal information destruction security mandates.