Cybersecurity Training SANS

The Regional Contracting Office Marine Corps Installations West (RCO-MCIWEST) intends to award a brand name sole source contract to the Escal Institute of Advanced Technology, doing business as SANS Institute, for specialized cybersecurity training and certification. This requirement supports operations at Camp Pendleton, California, and includes SANS memberships, site licenses, pre-assessments, and test vouchers related to Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC). The acquisition is classified under NAICS 611430 for Professional and Management Development Training and PSC U008 for Education/Training- Training/Curriculum Development.

The proposed contract structure includes a 12-month base period, four 12-month option years, and a potential six-month extension of services. This action is being conducted under the authority of FAR 13.501(a) using Simplified Acquisition Procedures for certain commercial items, as the Escal Institute of Advanced Technology is the sole proprietary owner of the required GIAC materials and associated certifications.

Solicitation M0068121Q0031 was published on March 23, 2021, and carries a response deadline of March 25, 2021. The notice includes two attachments: a redacted justification for other than full and open competition and the solicitation document. While this notice is not a request for quotation, interested parties may submit product information for government consideration by the stated deadline via email to the point of contact, Jacob Fox.