MARKET SURVEY/CAPABILITY ASSESSMENT for Hack The Box Software Licenses for the Federal Aviation Administration
ID: AC2502527Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION6973GH FRANCHISE ACQUISITION SVCSOKLAHOMA CITY, OK, 73125, USA

NAICS

Software Publishers (513210)

PSC

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/404a942f33bf4454a5c52bc6a70577ed/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is conducting a market survey to identify sources capable of providing Hack The Box software licenses. This procurement aims to gather statements of interest and capabilities from various businesses, including small and 8(a) certified firms, to assess potential competition and determine the best acquisition strategy. The licenses are essential for enhancing training and cybersecurity capabilities within the FAA. Interested vendors must submit a capability statement and a rough order of magnitude estimate by 5:00 PM CDT on April 21, 2025, via email to Jennifer Lucas at jennifer.l.lucas@faa.gov, with "MARKET SURVEY RESPONSE: Hack The Box" in the subject line. All submissions should be marked as proprietary, and the FAA will not accept unsolicited proposals or cover any costs incurred in preparing responses.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Jennifer Lucas
    (405) 954-4417
    jennifer.l.lucas@faa.gov
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