Security Onion Solutions Course, Certification & Licenses
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 Marine Corps Tactical Systems Support Activity (MCTSSA), under the Department of the Navy, has issued a Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source, Firm Fixed Price contract to Security Onion Solutions, LLC. This procurement is for Security Onion Fundamentals course, certification, and Pro licenses to support Defensive Cyberspace Operations (DCO) experimentation and tactical employment at Camp Pendleton, CA.
Scope of Work
MCTSSA requires the "Security Onion" platform, including software, node scalability, professional services, and annual instructor-led training with certification support for eight personnel. This platform provides centralized log aggregation, real-time alerting, intrusion detection, and threat hunting, ensuring compatibility with existing Marine Corps systems and cybersecurity architectures.
Key Deliverables include:
- Security Onion Pro License - Single Node (1 year)
- Security Onion Pro Node Pack - Up to 5 Additional Nodes (1 year)
- Security Onion Pro Node Pack - 1 Additional Node (1 year)
- Professional Services (10 hours)
- Security Onion Fundamentals for Analysts & Admins - Instructor Led (up to 8 students)
- Travel Expenses
- Security Onion Certified Professional Exam Voucher
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole Source, Firm Fixed Price contract
- Authority: FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) and FAR 6.302-1 ("Only One Responsible Source")
- Period of Performance: May 28, 2026 – May 27, 2027
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Notice Published: April 9, 2026
- Response Deadline: April 20, 2026, by 6:59 AM Z
Evaluation
This is a notice of intent to award a sole source contract, not a request for competitive quotes. However, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement or quotation for agency consideration. The determination not to compete this action is at the Government's discretion.
Additional Notes
The sole source justification is based on Security Onion Solutions, LLC being the original equipment manufacturer and holding exclusive licensing agreements and proprietary rights. Market research indicated no other vendor could provide the complete solution without substantial risk, cost increases, or schedule delays. Interested parties with questions or concerns regarding this notice or the Government's intent to sole source should contact Kendra Johnson at kendra.johnson@usmc.mil by the response deadline. The Government will not be responsible for any costs incurred by responding to this notice.