Crowdstrike software purchase CS - Pete Hawkes

The U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Nuclear Energy is forecasting a procurement for CrowdStrike software under a small business set-aside, with the North American Industry Classification System code 541519 indicating IT consulting and other computer-related services. The acquisition is intended for Pete Hawkes and is scheduled to be posted on August 10, 2026, with performance expected to take place in Idaho. The contract is designated for small businesses and is managed through the agency’s Small Business Program, with Karen Tappert serving as the point of contact as the Small Business Program Manager. No solicitation number is provided, suggesting this is a preliminary forecast rather than an active solicitation, allowing potential vendors time to prepare for future competition. The contract will support cybersecurity needs through CrowdStrike’s endpoint protection platform, leveraging the agency’s commitment to secure federal IT infrastructure while prioritizing small business participation.