Cybercrime lab equipment - INL Armenia

SOL #: 19GE5026P0036JustificationSole Source

Overview

Buyer

State
State, Department Of
ACQUISITIONS - RPSO FRANKFURT
WASHINGTON, DC, 20520, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Computer and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software Merchant Wholesalers (423430)

PSC

Hardware And Perpetual Software Licenses For It Security Products Providing Continuous Diagnostics And Mitigation (Cdm) For Real Time Operational Security Such As Vulnerability Scanning, Cyber Security, Managing Firewalls, Intrusion Prevention Systems, And Security Information And Event Management (Siem). Also Covers It Disaster Recovery Tools To Enable Backup And Recovery; Dedicated Failover Facilities, Generators, Ups Systems. (7J20)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

1
Posted
Apr 23, 2026

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 U.S. Department of State, through its ACQUISITIONS - RPSO FRANKFURT office, has issued a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC) for Cybercrime Lab Equipment for the Government of Armenia (GOA). This JOFOC justifies a sole-source award to Microring LLC for Phase One of a multi-phase procurement, valued at an estimated $893,654.00.

Purpose & Scope

This procurement aims to provide essential IT assistance to the GOA, specifically focusing on cybercrime lab equipment to detect and counter cyber-enabled foreign malign influence. This fulfills commitments under the U.S.-Armenia "Crossroads of Peace Capacity Building Partnership" MOU. The scope includes providing open-source intelligence (OSINTs) and specialized server and other IT hardware for data extraction and analysis.

Contract Details

  • Type: Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC)
  • Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP)
  • Estimated Value: $893,654.00 (for Phase One)
  • Set-Aside: This is a sole-source justification, not an open competition.
  • Published Date: April 23, 2026
  • Product Service Code: 7J20 (IT Security Products, Hardware, and Software)

Justification for Sole Source

The sole-source award to Microring LLC is justified by several factors:

  • Urgency: The requirement is a critical priority for the GOA to address cyber threats within a tight timeframe.
  • Unique Qualifications: Microring LLC is identified as the only vendor in Armenia capable of delivering the specialized equipment within the required 90-day timeframe. They possess unique certifications, product knowledge, and established relationships crucial for this effort.
  • Technical Capability: The company has demonstrated the ability to design and acquire highly customized and specialized components for forensic servers, which are difficult to source through open market competition.
  • Market Research: Limited market research indicated that other vendors could not provide the complete list of requirements, and alternative quotes were significantly higher in cost.

Additional Notes

This JOFOC covers only Phase One of the procurement. Phases Two and Three are planned for 2026 and will be reviewed for competitive procurement viability at that time.

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ANDRA BALTAPRIMARY
BaltaA@state.gov

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Posted: Apr 23, 2026
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