Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Enterprise Agreement for Elastic Software
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 Army Contracting Command – Rock Island, on behalf of the Capability Program Executive Enterprise Software & Services (CPE ES2) at Fort Belvoir, VA, intends to award a single-award, Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Sole Source Enterprise Agreement in the form of an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to Elasticsearch Federal, Inc. (CAGE: 6YE83, UEID: QYNFN7BQMK63). This notice is for market research purposes only. Capability statements are due June 15, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the procurement of Elastic Software Enterprise Subscriptions, proprietary technical support, and professional services. These capabilities are essential to support critical enterprise-wide operations for:
- Search
- System observability
- Data analytics
- Cyber defense
These services are required across the Department of War (DoW) and the United States Army. Market research has confirmed that Elasticsearch Federal, Inc. is the sole creator, authorized manufacturer, and provider of the necessary proprietary software and dedicated federal technical support services.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole Source Enterprise Agreement (FFP IDIQ)
- 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 Due: June 15, 2026, 1:00 PM ET
- Published: May 29, 2026
Evaluation
This Notice of Intent is NOT a request for competitive proposals or a solicitation of offers. However, any responsible source that believes it is capable of meeting the requirement and is an authorized reseller of the exact software and support services listed may submit a capability statement. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of market research.
Additional Notes
A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.