26-SIMACQ-D40-0003 Splunk Software License Renewal

The contract pertains to the renewal of Splunk Enterprise and Splunk Enterprise Security Essentials software licenses for the Naval Surface Warfare Center Port Hueneme Division, ensuring continuous Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) capabilities across Impact Level 5 shipboard and shore-based environments within the Zumwalt Total Shipboard Computing Environment. This is a sole-source procurement executed under 10 U.S.C. § 3204(a)(1) and FAR 6.102-1, justified by the irreversible investment in Splunk’s proprietary architecture, mission-critical integration with existing systems, and the prohibitive cost, timeline, and cybersecurity risks associated with transitioning to an alternative platform. The renewal maintains a Constant Authority to Operate under the Navy Modernization Process and complies with SECNAVINST 5230.15 and the Department of Defense Blanket Purchase Agreement CETA #N66001-20-A-0022 and MAC #GS-35F-0119Y, mandating procurement exclusively through Carahsoft Technologies Corporation and seven authorized dealers. Licensing covers eight distinct capacity tiers totaling 165 GB/day ingestion across Splunk Enterprise and Enterprise Security Essentials products, with performance and delivery occurring at Port Hueneme, California. No pricing data is disclosed, as terms are governed by pre-negotiated BPA rates, and no competitive evaluation, cost analysis, or formal inspection criteria are applied beyond ensuring form, fit, and function compatibility. The contract requires no physical packaging, labeling, or preservation measures due to its fully digital nature, and no COR, COTR, or PCO details are provided beyond the point of contact for program inquiries. The acquisition avoids competition entirely due to technical exclusivity, operational necessity, and cybersecurity compliance constraints, with no option periods, size status certifications, or socioeconomic set-asides applicable.