NOAA Enterprise Wide Security Services Compliance (EWSSC) - Justification for an Exception to Fair Opportunity

SOL #: 1305M425F0011JustificationSole Source

Overview

Buyer

Commerce
National Oceanic And Atmospheric Administration
DEPT OF COMMERCE NOAA
SILVER SPRING, MD, 20910, United States

Place of Performance

Silver Spring, MD

NAICS

Computer Systems Design Services (541512)

PSC

Support Services Focused On Supporting Security Policies/Controls, Processes, Measuring Compliance Of Relevant Legal/Compliance Requirements, To Include Section 508, And Responding To Security Breaches. Also Provides Support For It Security Systems Providing Continuous Diagnostics And Mitigation (Cdm) For Real Time Cyber Security And Protection Such As Vulnerability Scanning, Managing Firewalls, Intrusion Prevention Systems, And Security Information And Event Management (Siem). Includes Disaster Recovery (Dr) Services To Support Dr Policy, Process And Means, Dedicated Failover Facilities And Perform Dr Testing. (DJ01)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

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Posted
Apr 28, 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 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO), Cybersecurity Division (CSD), has published a Justification for an Exception to Fair Opportunity for Enterprise Wide Security Services Compliance (EWSSC). This document explains the intent to award a firm-fixed-price follow-on order to Soliel LLC for critical IT security policy development, maintenance, and implementation services. A future competition for these services is planned for FY27, Q4.

Purpose & Scope

NOAA requires a contractor to provide expertise, technical knowledge, and staff support for its IT security posture. Key objectives include:

  • Maintaining and improving centralized services for NOAA's Risk Management Framework (RMF) compliance review.
  • Enhancing centralized Cyber Security Services, including information and inventory management.
  • Assisting with cloud activities, such as FedRAMP package reviews and recommendations.
  • Conducting oversight and compliance support for NOAA's Risk Management Program.
  • Strengthening NOAA’s Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) Program to safeguard CUI, Personally Identifiable Information (PII), and scientific/operational data in accordance with federal requirements and NIST best practices. This involves reviewing security plans, developing CUI handling processes, and providing expert guidance.

Contract Details

  • Type: Justification for an Exception to Fair Opportunity (non-competitive follow-on order)
  • Intended Awardee: Soliel LLC
  • Rationale: This is a logical follow-on to a previous order (1305M425F0011) under the GSA 8(a) STARS III contract, citing economy and efficiency. The CUI program requirements are directly related to the existing EWSSC effort.
  • Period of Performance: March 1, 2026, to January 9, 2028.
  • Place of Performance: Silver Spring, MD.
  • Published Date: April 28, 2026.
  • Future Competition: Planned for FY27, Q4.

Contact Information

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Points of Contact

Jeremy JohnsonPRIMARY
jeremy.johnson@noaa.gov
301-628-0025
Tyra LassiterSECONDARY
tyra.lassiter@noaa.gov
301-628-1378

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