SECURITY ONION SUPPORT FOR OIT

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services, prepared in accordance with FAR Subpart 12.6. It constitutes the only solicitation, and quotes are requested. The government is procuring "Security Onion for OIT" services.

• The requirement is for "Security Onion Pro +" software and associated support.

• Specific line items include:

  • SOS-SOPRO-SPT-1Y-8x5-10: Security Onion Pro + Appliance Support, 8x5, up to 10 nodes, 1 year.
  • SOS-SOPRO-NDPK-15: Security Onion Pro Node Pack, up to 15 additional nodes, 1 year.

• This is a brand name only requirement.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Purchase Order.

• Period of Performance: Anticipated from May 15, 2026, through May 14, 2027.

• Delivery Address: Bureau of Indian Affairs- OIT, Attn: David Hamilton, 1011 Indian School Rd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104.

• Offer Due Date: April 02, 2026, 1700 Eastern Daylight Time.

• Quotes must be received on or before the date and time specified on the SF 1449.

• Submission Instructions: Submit quotes via email to Maggie Main (maggie.main@bia.gov) with the subject line: "Company Name Quote in Response to 140A1626Q0026".

• Evaluation Criteria: The government will award a contract to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price only. The evaluation will confirm alignment with requirements and overall price reasonableness.

• Contractor Inquiries: Submit questions via email to Maggie Main by 9:00 AM Eastern Time, March 26, 2026.

• This requirement is set-aside 100% for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs).

• NAICS Code: 541519 - Other Computer Related Services, with a Small Business size standard of 150 employees.

• Electronic invoicing and payment will be processed through the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform System (IPP).

• Software delivered under this contract is intended to be committed to the public domain.

• Attachments include: IEE Representation Form and Brand Name Justification.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is the "Indian Affairs Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form." It serves as a self-certification for offerors to confirm they meet the definition of an "Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE)" as defined in the Department of the Interior Acquisition Regulation (DIAR) Part 1480, "Acquisitions Under the Buy Indian Act."

• Solicitation/Sources Sought/RFI Number: Field to enter the relevant number.
• Project Title: Field to enter the project title.
• Date of Form Submission: Field to enter the submission date.
• Offeror Representation: Requires the Offeror to provide:
  • Name of Federally Recognized Tribal Entity
  • Name of the 51% (or greater) Owner of the IEE Firm
  • Legal Business Name
  • Certifying Signature
  • Unique Entity ID (UEI)
  • Printed Name

Bidders seeking to be considered for awards set aside under the Buy Indian Act must complete and submit this form. It requires self-certification of meeting the IEE definition, which must be maintained throughout the solicitation response, contract award, and contract performance periods. Failure to provide accurate information may result in penalties.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a "Brand Name Only Justification" for the procurement of "Security Onion Support." It serves as a justification for other than full and open competition, explaining why a specific brand name product is required.

• Requirement Title: Security Onion Support
• Agency: Indian Affairs
• Description of Supplies/Services: Qty 1 Security Onion Pro Support Up to 10 Nodes, Qty 1 Security Onion Pro Node Pack.
• Period of Performance: 15May2026 - 14May2027
• Pricing: Firm-Fixed Price
• Justification for Brand Name: The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) uses Security Onion as its core platform for network intrusion detection and monitoring. The justification highlights its unique qualifications, integration with existing enterprise SIEM, and the need for continued access to vendor updates, patches, and technical support to maintain cybersecurity compliance and operational continuity.
• Market Research: Identified 1644 possible Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE) sources under NAICS 541519, indicating adequate competition. One vendor, Regency Consulting, has expressed interest.
• Efforts to Ensure Competition: The purchase will be solicited directly to ISBEEs via SAM.gov, combining synopsis and solicitation.

This document explains the agency's need for a specific brand name product (Security Onion) and the rationale behind pursuing a non-full and open competition. Bidders interested in providing support for Security Onion or similar network security solutions should review this justification to understand the agency's requirements and the procurement approach. It indicates that the solicitation will be targeted towards ISBEEs.