Tetrate Istio Software Licenses

The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Medical is procuring Tetrate Istio Software Licenses through solicitation SP4701-25-Q-0194, specifically seeking one Tetrate Istio Subscription that includes support and maintenance for 5 production and 5 non-production clusters. This procurement is being conducted under a Justification and Approval for Other Than Full and Open Competition due to Tetrate's unique capabilities, including their licensed Kubernetes Ingress controller and service mesh that provides FIPS-certified libraries essential for DevSecOps platform compliance. The software will replace an existing Nginx Ingress Controller and must meet Department of Defense security requirements to maintain Authority to Operate certification. The government intends to award to the lowest-priced, technically acceptable small business offeror, with proposals due by 4:00 PM Eastern Time on August 27, 2025. The contracting officer will determine pricing fairness through various price analysis techniques and comprehensive market research.

This opportunity is designated as a total small business set-aside, with the procurement restricted to Tetrate.io as the only authorized reseller for this specialized software solution. The contract structure is a one-year firm fixed price order with a performance period running from September 30, 2025 through September 29, 2026, utilizing FY25 funding. The single Contract Line Item Number (CLIN 0001) covers the comprehensive software licensing and maintenance package under OEM SKU T-TIS-5C, with delivery occurring electronically through software keys and installation instructions sent to the DLA Enterprise Software Asset Management Team. Contract administration will be handled by DFAS Columbus, while the place of performance is identified as Springfield, Michigan. The procurement falls under NAICS code 541519 for Other Computer Related Services and PSC code 7A21 for IT and Telecom Business Application Software with perpetual licensing.