HydrantID TLS Software Renewal
ID: NOI-NIAID-26-2275690Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTHNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH NIAIDBETHESDA, MD, 20892, USA

NAICS

Software Publishers (513210)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION SOFTWARE (PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) (7A21)

Set Aside

No Set aside used (NONE)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/96a598fdb64444619bb4fc308f0fa7c3/view
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    Description

    The National Institutes of Health (NIH), specifically the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), intends to negotiate a sole-source contract for the renewal of HydrantID Trusted TLS/SSL certificates. This procurement is essential for maintaining the security of over 200 Enterprise Applications managed by NIAID, as HydrantID is the standard security technology for web and cloud-based services within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The contract period is set from January 19, 2025, to December 14, 2026, with an estimated award date of January 19, 2025. Interested vendors may submit capability statements and letters of authorization to resell by 10:00 AM on January 16, 2026, to Linda Smith at linda.smith2@nih.gov.

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    2275690 JA for HydrantID software.pdf
    This document is a Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition for the Brand-Name HydrantID Trusted TLS/SSL Service for FY26. The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) requires HydrantID TLS/SSL certificates to secure over 200 Enterprise Applications hosted by its Operations and Engineering Branch (OEB). HydrantID is the HHS/NIH standard security technology for web and cloud-based services, and its continued use is critical to avoid massive disruptions and risks to ongoing experiments. The acquisition, under the authority of 41 USC 3304(a)(1) and FAR Part 6.302-1, is for a full year of HydrantID certificates, including various types and quantities, to ensure continuous security for IT systems and data privacy. Changing providers would necessitate taking numerous IT systems offline, halting information flow, and jeopardizing data security.
    AMBIS 2275690 RFQ Attachment 2 - Bill of Materials.xlsx
    This document outlines a Bill of Materials (BOM) for the renewal of a HydrantID TLS Certificate subscription. The primary purpose is to secure a 12-month renewal for Hydrant ID TLS Certificates, covering the period from December 15, 2025, to December 14, 2026. The BOM specifies one item: a 12-month renewal subscription, with a note indicating that a reinstatement fee may apply. This suggests a procurement action related to maintaining secure communication protocols, likely for a federal, state, or local government entity, ensuring the continued operation and security of their online services.
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