TRADOC SSL Certificates

The Department of the Army Materiel Command Mission and Installation Contracting Command at Fort Eustis is seeking SSL server certificates for TRADOC (Training and Doctrine Command). The procurement specifically requires 252 Basic OV FQDN SAN certificates, 1 Basic OV Wildcard SAN certificate, and 1 Business Support Certificate-based certificate. This requirement stems from a DOD CIO ICAM memorandum mandating the replacement of Non-Person Entry (NPE) Public Key Infrastructure certificates previously issued by Entrust, which will no longer be supported by major web browsers after November 2024. DigiCert has been identified as a compliant alternative vendor for DOD website security requirements, with the specific DigiCert account number 1741959 noted in the solicitation. The pre-solicitation notice indicates a short response window, with proposals due by April 21, 2025, just one week after the initial posting on April 14, 2025.

The contract opportunity is designated as a Competitive 8(a) set-aside, suggesting it is targeted for small businesses certified under the 8(a) Business Development Program. The procurement falls under the NAICS category 518210 for Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services, with a specific Product Service Code (PSC) of 7D20 for IT and Telecom Service Delivery Management. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the requirement for multiple SSL certificates across different categories indicates a potentially significant contract value. The certificates are critical for ensuring secure, encrypted communication channels between servers and clients, particularly for public-facing DoD websites. The solicitation emphasizes the technical requirement of transitioning from Entrust-issued certificates to DOD-approved alternatives, with a clear focus on maintaining robust cybersecurity infrastructure for TRADOC's digital communications.