Notice of Intent to Sole Source Multifactor Authentication Support Services
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 Washington Headquarters Services Acquisition Directorate (WHS/AD), on behalf of the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU), has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source a contract to Lastwall Corporation for Multifactor Authentication Support Services. This notice is to determine if other sources are capable of providing these specialized services. Responses are due by May 4, 2026, at 10:00 A.M. EST.
Scope of Work
DIU requires secure identity, advanced authentication, identity-enabled data protection, and encryption services. These services must be compatible with DIU's current infrastructure and security needs, specifically in areas of identity verification, authentication, enforcement, identity-enhanced artificial intelligence (AI) services, and identity-enabled data protection.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent for a Sole Source Award
- Duration: Estimated 12-month period of performance
- NAICS Code: 518210 – Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services
- Small Business Size Standard: $40 million
- Response Due: May 4, 2026, 10:00 A.M. EST
- Published: April 23, 2026
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This is an anticipated Sole Source award to Lastwall Corporation. The justification is that Lastwall Corp. is identified as the only vendor that has developed customized and unique stand-alone security features compatible with DIU's existing infrastructure and security environment. The Government's determination not to compete this action will be based on responses to this notice.
Submission & Evaluation
This notice is NOT a request for quotes or proposals. Interested parties must identify their interest and capability to provide the required services by emailing whs.mc-alex.ad.mbx.ks@mail.mil. Responses should clearly support the offeror's capability and will be at no cost to the Government.
Additional Notes
The Government reserves the right to cancel the Sole Source Award. The anticipated award will be made under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 3204.