FA8307_Entrust_Alternative_Solutions
ID: FA8307_Entrust_Alternative_SolutionsType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8307 AFLCMC HNCK C3INSAN ANTONIO, TX, 78243-7007, USA

NAICS

Other Computer Related Services (541519)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SOFTWARE (PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) (7A20)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Jan 3, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Jan 3, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Jan 13, 2025, 5:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking responses to a Request for Information (RFI) regarding alternative solutions to their current Entrust software for secure network environments. The primary objective is to identify software that specializes in encryption and digital signatures, providing SSL/TLS certificates to ensure secure communications and validate server identities while adhering to high assurance standards, such as those established by the DoD PKI. This procurement is critical for maintaining secure communications and data integrity across multiple locations and servers. Interested parties should submit their responses using the specified RFI template to Geoffrey Bender and Kyle Hamby via the provided email addresses. Please note that this RFI does not guarantee a contract award, and the government reserves the right to cancel the RFI without obligation.

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Posted
Jan 3, 2025, 11:08 PM UTC
The document outlines a Request for Information (RFI) by the government seeking proposals for a secure network environment solution, specifically highlighting the need for encryption and digital signature capabilities. The current software in use is from Entrust, and the proposed solution must provide SSL/TLS certificates to ensure secure communications and validate server identities while adhering to industry standards, such as those set by the DoD PKI. The RFI requests responses using a specific template and emphasizes the need for various licensing options and their respective features, pricing breakdowns, transition and training costs, as well as additional benefits of each license. The document also raises considerations for long-term contracts, including potential pricing guarantees and flexibility for the future. It should be noted that this RFI does not guarantee a contract award, and the government retains the right to cancel the RFI without incurring obligations to any respondents. This process aligns with typical protocols surrounding government RFPs and emphasizes the importance of compliance and secure communications in government operations.
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