Notice of Intent to Sole Source: Augury Silver Software Tool

Other / Unclassified

This document is a "Determination that Only One Source is Reasonably Available" for a FAR Part 12 acquisition under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold. It serves as the justification for a sole-source procurement.

This document indicates that the government intends to procure a specific cyber intelligence platform, the Augury Silver Software Tool, exclusively from Argonne Ridge Group. The justification states that this software is mission-critical for the II Marine Information Group (II MIG) and possesses unique proprietary functions (e.g., "Time Machine" for retrospective forensic analysis, granular system profiling, and correlation of disparate data types) that are not available from other sources. Market research concluded that alternatives offer only fragmented capabilities, which would significantly degrade mission effectiveness by increasing investigation timelines and reducing situational awareness. Therefore, competition is deemed impracticable as only the specified OEM software meets the government's essential requirements without causing significant operational harm. This implies that other vendors offering similar but not identical capabilities are unlikely to be considered for this specific procurement.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Small Business Coordination Record (DD-2579) used to document the justification for a "Other Than Full and Open Competition" recommendation. It details the requirement, market research conducted, and the rationale for selecting a specific source.

• Requirement: Ten (10) user licenses of the Augury Silver Software Tool subscription for the II Marine Information Group (II MIG) to conduct mission-critical cyber defense and threat intelligence operations.
• Product/Service Code: 7A21
• NAICS Code: 541511
• Estimated Value: $225,101.00
• Period of Performance: FY26 to FY27
• Recommendation: Other Than Full and Open Competition.
• Market Research: Confirms the Augury Silver Software Tool is proprietary and exclusively sold by Argonne Ridge Group. Alternative solutions are insufficient and would negatively impact operations. No other source can provide the integrated capabilities.
• Justification: The software is proprietary and only available from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Argonne Ridge Group, necessitating a sole-source procurement.

This document indicates that the government intends to procure a specific software subscription through a sole-source contract. Bidders offering similar or alternative solutions may find this information useful for understanding the government's needs and potential future opportunities if the sole-source justification is challenged or if the requirement evolves.