57 IAS Nighthawk License
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Air Force, specifically the 99 CONS LGC, is soliciting quotes for three (3) Nighthawk Renewal License Subscriptions for the 57th Information Aggressor Squadron (IAS) at Nellis AFB, NV. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside with a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract type. The requirement is brand name only for MDSec Consulting Ltd. Quotes are due by April 24, 2026, at 10:00 AM PDT.
Purpose & Scope
This combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ F3G1MN6090A001) seeks to acquire essential Nighthawk software licenses. The Nighthawk software is a critical post-exploitation framework providing unique Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) capabilities against sophisticated malware, vital for the 57 IAS mission and networks utilizing specific EDRs. The requirement is for three (3) Nighthawk Renewal License Subscriptions, with a required period of performance from April 30, 2026, to April 29, 2027. Delivery is required on or before April 30, 2026, to Nellis AFB, NV.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Request for Quotation (RFQ).
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS Code: 541519 (Computer Systems Design Services) with a $34,000,000 size standard.
- Product Service Code (PSC): 7A21 (Business Application Off The Shelf Software Delivered By Perpetual License...).
- Place of Performance: Nellis AFB, NV.
- Brand Name Justification: A single-source justification has been approved for MDSec Consulting Ltd due to the software's unique capabilities. Market research will be conducted for future alternatives.
Submission Requirements
Offerors must submit electronic quotes that include Product Specifications, CAGE code, SAM Unique Entity ID, Payment Terms, Discount Terms, Point of Contact, Phone, Fax, Email, and Proposed Delivery Schedule. All quotes must address the entire package ("all or none") to be considered responsive. Prospective vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) prior to contract award.
Evaluation Factors
Award will be made to the responsible vendor whose quote is the Lowest-Priced, Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Technical acceptability requires strict adherence to instructions in FAR 52.212-1 and meeting all requirements stated in the solicitation and its attachments.
Key Dates & Contacts
- Quotes Due: Friday, April 24, 2026, at 10:00 AM PDT.
- Submission Email: Christian.Jacobson@us.af.mil and kelela.lemon@us.af.mil.
- Primary Contact: SSgt Christian Jacobson (Christian.Jacobson@us.af.mil).
- Secondary Contact: Kelela Lemon (kelela.lemon@us.af.mil).