Notice of Intent to Award a Sole-Source Contract - SILO
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 U.S. Army announces its intent to award a sole-source, Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Enterprise Contract to Authentic8. This contract is for the SILO software suite, which is critical for the Department of War's (DoW) digital investigation operations and mission interoperability. This action is pursued under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, as Authentic8 is the sole proprietor of the SILO software. This notice is for informational purposes only and is not a request for competitive proposals.
Scope of Work
The requirement is to establish an Enterprise Contract providing the full suite of Authentic8 SILO Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) software licenses, professional services, add-on products, and support. These resources will be available for ordering by the U.S. Army and the DoW to support their digital investigation operations.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole-Source, Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Enterprise Contract
- Contractor: Authentic8
- Authority: FAR 6.302-1 (Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements)
- Set-Aside: None (Sole-Source)
- Response Date (for notice of intent): June 8, 2026, 2:00 PM ET
- Published: May 29, 2026
Additional Notes
This notice serves solely for informational purposes. The Government's determination not to compete this action is at its sole discretion. Interested parties may submit capabilities statements to demonstrate their ability to meet the requirement, but this is not a solicitation for competitive offers.