Opportunity
SAM #W519TC-26-R-SILO
Sole-Source Enterprise Contract for Authentic8 SILO Software and Services
Buyer
W6QK ACC-RI
Posted
May 29, 2026
Respond By
June 08, 2026
Identifier
W519TC-26-R-SILO
NAICS
513210, 541512
The US Army Contracting Command - Rock Island (ACC-RI), under the Department of Defense and Department of the Army, is planning a sole-source enterprise contract for Authentic8 SILO software and related services. - Government Buyer: - US Army Contracting Command - Rock Island (ACC-RI) - Department of Defense, Department of the Army - OEM Highlight: - Authentic8 (developer and sole proprietor of SILO software) - Products and Services Requested: - Authentic8 SILO Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) software licenses - Professional services for implementation and support - Add-on products and ongoing support for digital investigation operations - Scope and Requirements: - Enterprise-wide contract for both the US Army and Department of War (DoW) - SILO software is the established digital investigation standard for DoW and is critical for mission interoperability - No competition: Authentic8 is the only source for these products and services - No specific part numbers or quantities provided - Notable Details: - Firm-Fixed-Price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract structure - Sole-source justification based on proprietary technology and mission-critical requirements
Description
The US Army intends to award a sole-source, Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Enterprise Contract to Authentic8. This action is pursued under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, as Authentic8 is the developer and sole proprietor of the SILO software, which is the established digital investigation standard, for the Department of War (DoW) and is critical for mission interoperability.
The requirement is to establish an Enterprise Contract which will be available for ordering by the US Army and the DoW for the full suite of Authentic8 SILO Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) software licenses, professional services, add-on products, and support for U.S. Army and DoW digital investigation operations.
This notice is for informational purposes and is not a request for competitive proposals. A determination not to compete this action is solely at the discretion of the Government.