630 CYS SANS Vouchers
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 United States Space Force, 30th Contracting Squadron (30 CONS), Vandenberg SFB, CA, has issued a Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Procurement for SANS Long Courses Vouchers and GIAC Test Bundle Vouchers to The Escal Institute of Advanced Technologies, Inc. (dba SANS). This procurement supports the 630th Cyberspace Squadron (630 CYS). Firms interested in challenging this sole-source determination must submit an interest letter by June 23, 2026.
Scope of Requirement
The requirement is for twelve (12) SANS Long Courses Vouchers and twelve (12) GIAC Test Bundle Vouchers. These are intended to provide specialized cybersecurity training and certification testing in support of the 630th Cyberspace Squadron's operational needs.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source
- Justification: FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(B), as the equipment is proprietary to SANS, the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and sole design authority.
- Set-Aside: None specified
- NAICS: 611420, Computer Training ($16 Million size standard)
- PSC: U012, Education/Training—Information Technology/Telecommunications Training
- Response Due: June 23, 2026, 12:00 p.m. (PDT)
- Published: June 1, 2026
- Place of Performance: Lompoc, CA, United States
Response Instructions
This notice is not a solicitation. However, the Government will consider responses from firms challenging the sole-source determination. Interested firms must submit an interest letter clearly demonstrating their ability to provide a Form, Fit, and Function (FFF) equivalent supply that meets all original OEM specifications without requiring reverse-engineering or causing unacceptable mission delays. Responses and questions must be in writing and emailed to christian.franco.7@spaceforce.mil and christopher.hummel.6@spaceforce.mil, referencing PR Number F4D1F46062AW02.