SAM #N0018926QL1221

Sole Source Procurement of Hack The Box Software Subscriptions for US Naval Academy Cyber Training

This opportunity involves the procurement of Hack The Box (HTB) software subscriptions to support cybersecurity education at the United States Naval Academy (USNA). - Government Buyer: - Agency: Department of the Navy, NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk - Sub-agency: Contracting Department Fleet Directorate, USNA Cyber Science Department - Key contacts: Cody Witz, Anthony Carter - OEM and Vendor: - Hack the Box LTD is the sole source and OEM for the required software - Products/Services Requested: - Hack The Box (HTB) academy and HTB Labs software subscriptions - 115 seats/licenses for midshipmen and faculty in the Cyber Operations major - Includes access to HTB training platform and HTB Academy modules with unlimited cubes - Cloud-based platform for realistic cyber education labs - Notable Requirements: - Sole source justification based on unique capabilities and integration with USNA curriculum since 2016 - Switching platforms would negatively impact curriculum and student readiness - Firm, Fixed-Price contract for a one-year subscription - Delivery and acceptance at US Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD - NAICS code: 611420 (Computer Training) - No specific part numbers provided; all products are clearly identified as Hack The Box software subscriptions

Description

This is a notice is a SOLICITATION for commercial items prepared in accordance with the information in FAR 12.102(a), using Simplified Acquisition Procedures. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; a written solicitation will not be issued. PAPER COPIES OF THIS SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE. This combined synopsis/solicitation SHALL be posted on Sam.gov (https://sam.gov/). 

The RFQ number is N0018926QL221. This solicitation documents and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through FAC 2026-01 (effective 13 March 2026) and DFARS Publication Notice 20251110 (effective 10 November 2025). It is the responsibility of the contractor to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. The clauses may be accessed in full text at these addresses: https://www.acquisition.gov/far/ and http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfarspgi/current/index.html. 

The NAICS code is 611420 and the Small Business Standard is $16.0 (millions of dollars). The proposed contract requirement is to provide support for a one-year period for 151 hack the Box (HTB) software licenses for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate a Firm, Fixed-Price contract with only one source, Hack the Box LTD under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all bids, proposals, or quotations received by the closing response date will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract action based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. The Small Business Office concurs with this determination.

Quotes shall be submitted to Anthony Carter at anthony.b.carter30.civ@us.navy.mil no later than the date in the solicitation. Quote submissions received after the stated submission deadline may not be considered for award. All business sources responsible may submit a quote, which shall be considered by the agency. A determination has been made by the Government to award this proposed effort on sole source basis to the Hack the Box LTD. This determination is solely within the discretion of the Government. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. Procedures in FAR Subpart 12.6, Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation of Commercial Items is applicable to this procurement. While price will be a significant factor in the evaluation of offers, the final contract award will be based on a combination of factors-price and, if necessary, past performance.

System for Award Management (SAM). Quoters must be registered in the SAM database to be considered for award. Registration is free and can be completed on-line at http://www.sam.gov/.

All quotes shall include price(s) showing any and all materials and labor, FOB destination, a point of contact, name and phone number, business size, and payment terms. The quote shall explicitly confirm that the quoter can meet all of the Technical Requirements and provide all of the Deliverables for the period of performance specified above. Each response must clearly indicate the capability of the quoter to meet all specifications and requirements.

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