Award Notice - SANS Training
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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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 Department of Homeland Security (DHS), specifically US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), has awarded a Firm Fixed-Price Purchase Order to The Escal Institute of Advanced Technologies, Inc. (dba SANS Institute) for SANS Cybersecurity Training valued at $474,947.20. This sole source award provides essential training for cybersecurity professionals supporting the Treasury Computer Forensics Training Program (TCFTP) for HSI, USSS, and IRS. The place of performance is Fairfax, VA.
Scope of Work
This acquisition covers commercially available SANS training and certifications to certify cybersecurity professionals within DHS, ICE, Office of Acquisition Management (OAQ) on behalf of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Cyber Crimes Center (C3). The training supports Computer Forensics Agents and Analysts (CFAs) from HSI, U.S. Secret Service (USSS), and Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Deliverables include:
- Classroom instruction, training, and exam vouchers for cybersecurity certifications.
- Managed services for SANS training and certifications.
- Specific training types such as SANS In-Person Training Events, OnDemand, Live Online Training, Mentor, Self-study, Private Training/Netwars/Cyber Range Access, Community SANS, SANS Summits, GIAC Exams (Practice Exams, Extensions, Retakes, Bundles, Challenge, and Certification Renewals), and access to SANS Technology Institute and Cyber Talent Assessments.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) Purchase Order
- Value: $474,947.20
- Set-Aside: Sole Source
- Award Date: March 31, 2026
- Scheduled Training: April and July 2026
Evaluation
This award was made on a sole source basis following a justification that identified The Escal Institute of Advanced Technologies, Inc. (dba SANS Institute) as the sole developer of the required software and training. Market research confirmed that other certifications (e.g., CISSP, CompTIA) do not address the specific foundational skills required by HSI CFP. A notice of intent to solicit from a single source was posted on SAM.gov from January 30, 2026, to February 4, 2026, and no other parties expressed interest.
Additional Notes
SANS Institute holds sole proprietary rights to their training and products, making them uniquely qualified to provide these specialized cybersecurity education services.