ESI - Okta SW licenses
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 Department of the Air Force (DEPT OF DEFENSE) has published an Award Notice for the purchase of Okta software licenses and support. This procurement, identified as a brand-name requirement, was executed under a Limited Sources Justification through the DoD Enterprise Software Initiative (ESI) BPA with Carahsoft Technology Corp. The licenses are crucial for the Stargate program's migration to Nebula and the development of a cloud-based scheduling application.
Scope of Work
This award covers Okta software licenses and manufacturer technical support for the period of May 1, 2026, through April 30, 2027. Specific licenses include Adaptive MFA, API Access Management, Single Sign-on, Universal Directory, Lifecycle Management, Preview Sandbox, Okta Military Cloud, and a Premier Success Plan - Silver. The software is required to provide access to the latest updates and support, enabling user access to Nebula for testing and production. Okta's compliance with FedRAMP High and DISA Impact Level 4 (IL4) is a key requirement.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Award Notice (for Okta SW licenses)
- Duration: Licenses for 5/1/2026 - 4/30/2027
- Value: Not explicitly stated, funded by FY 2026, 3620 RDT&E funds.
- Set-Aside: No traditional set-aside; this was a brand-name procurement under a Limited Sources Justification, competitively solicited among authorized resellers via the DoD Enterprise Software Initiative (ESI) BPA.
- Award Notice Published: April 14, 2026
- Contract Vehicle: DoD ESI BPA with Carahsoft Technology Corp (N66001-22-A-0082) based on GSA Schedule 70 IT contract 47QSWA18D008F.
Evaluation
The procurement was based on a Limited Sources Justification and Approval (J&A), citing FAR 8.405-6, due to Okta being the only manufacturer capable of meeting the specific requirements. Despite the brand-name nature, the requirement was competitively solicited among the five authorized resellers identified in the BPA ordering guide, ensuring fair opportunity to bid.
Additional Notes
Market research confirmed Okta's unique capabilities and suitability for the Nebula Cloud environment. The purchase is funded by the Stargate program's 3620 RDT&E funds.