NOTICE of Intent to SOLE SOURCE - Axiad INC
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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 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for the renewal of its existing subscription to Axiad Conductor. This procurement aims to ensure the continued availability of phishing-resistant authentication services critical to CDC operations. Interested parties must respond by May 29, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
This procurement is for the renewal of the CDC's subscription to Axiad Conductor, which provides phishing-resistant authentication services currently deployed within the CDC environment. The Axiad solution is integrated with existing CDC systems, enabling secure access across applications and environments where PIV-based authentication is not feasible. The renewal is essential for maintaining continuity of service and supporting ongoing alignment with Federal Zero Trust and Identity Management requirements. The renewal includes the Axiad Conductor Gold Bundle, which features a Virtual Private Cloud-hosted service with a FIPS 140-2 Level 2 HSM partition, user subscriptions, and 24x7 premium support.
Contract Details
- Type: Special Notice (Notice of Intent to Sole Source)
- Proposed Vendor: Axiad
- Justification: The sole source justification is based on FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), citing that only one source is reasonably available. This is due to the need for continuity of service and the deep integration of Axiad's solution with existing CDC systems. No alternative solutions would provide compatibility without significant disruption, reconfiguration, and additional cost. No alternative products or services were evaluated for this specific renewal.
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: May 29, 2026, 12:00 PM ET
- Published: May 12, 2026
- Place of Performance: Atlanta, GA, United States
Additional Information
The DSO-IAMB Program Office conducts ongoing market research, including RFIs and industry engagement, to identify potential sources and solutions for future acquisition strategies. This justification has been reviewed and certified by the Program Office COR and the Contracting Officer.