Security Onion Solutions Course, Certification & Licenses

The Marine Corps Tactical Systems Support Activity (MCTSSA), an organization within the Department of the Navy, is issuing a notice of intent to award a sole source, firm-fixed-price contract to Security Onion Solutions, LLC. This procurement, identified by solicitation number M68909-26-I-7708, covers the Security Onion Fundamentals for Analysts & Admins course and certification along with Security Onion Pro licenses. The requirement is classified under NAICS 611420 Computer Training and PSC U012 EDUCATION/TRAINING- INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY/TELECOMMUNICATIONS TRAINING. Performance will take place at Camp Pendleton, California.

The agency is pursuing this acquisition under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements, and FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), soliciting from a single source. MCTSSA has identified the original equipment manufacturer, Security Onion Solutions, LLC, as the only authorized reseller capable of meeting the current requirement. While this notice is not a request for competitive quotes, the government will consider capability statements or quotations submitted by responsible sources to determine whether to compete the action.

Responses and any technical questions or concerns regarding the intent to sole source are due by April 20, 2026, though specific inquiries must be directed to the contract specialist, Kendra Johnson, within five calendar days of the announcement. The official record for this notice includes one attachment, a redacted justification and approval document titled Redacted SOS JA.pdf, posted on April 9, 2026. The government will not be responsible for any costs incurred by parties responding to this notice.