SolarWinds Software Licensing
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 Department of the Navy, specifically Commander Fleet Readiness Centers (COMFRC) at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, MD, intends to award a sole-source purchase order to Carahsoft Technology Corp. for SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server Subscriptions. This requirement is for the Industrial Manufacturing System (IMS) Lab at Fleet Readiness Center Southwest (FRCSW) in San Diego, CA. The government's intent is based on Carahsoft's status as the designated sole-source vendor under BPA contract N66001-23-A-0049. Responses regarding this intent are due by February 23, 2026.
Scope of Work
This acquisition is for a one-year subscription to "SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server NG - Single Install - Subscription (1Yr.)", with options for two additional one-year periods. Key requirements include:
- Valid licensing for installation on the customer's network-licensing server.
- Provision of all specified licensing options.
- Delivery of valid license files, accessible via server-to-server licensing activation.
- Access to all new software releases, revisions, and patches developed during the licensing period.
- Software access via download from the contractor's website and end-user registered accounts.
- Telephonic and/or email technical support as required.
- Compliance with Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 1.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Purchase Order (Sole Source Intent)
- Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price
- Duration: One base year with two (2) one-year option periods.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted (Sole Source)
- Response Due: February 23, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST
- Published Date: February 19, 2026
- Place of Performance: San Diego, CA
Evaluation
This is an intent to award on a sole-source basis, citing FAR Subpart 13.106-1(b)(i) due to only one source reasonably available and no other supplies or services satisfying agency requirements. Carahsoft Technology Corp. is the exclusive provider authorized to supply, upgrade, and maintain SolarWinds software under their existing BPA.
Additional Notes
- The technical point of contact for licensing deliverables is Kristabell Cacabelos at (619) 545-3143 or kristabell.r.cacabelos.civ@us.navy.mil.
- The part number for the software is P/N 2089001-611.
- Primary contact for this notice is KELSEY HERBERT (kelsey.l.herbert2.civ@us.navy.mil).