D--A Sole-Source award t Trusted Computer Solutions (TCS) is anticipated for a Trusted Gateway System for Linux to include maintenance for one year.

This contract authorizes a sole-source award to Trusted Computer Solutions (TCS) for a Trusted Gateway System for Linux, including one year of maintenance services. The award is justified under 10 USC 2304(c)(1) and FAR 6.302-1, as only this original source can meet the specialized requirements for secure and reliable data file transfer between two classified networks. The product was previously used on unclassified networks, but the current requirement adapts it for classified environments, which is critical for the agency’s mission enabling fast data transfers between internal and external networks for handling large study data sets. The contract covers a 12-month subscription renewal for five specific Trusted Computer Solutions products associated with the Gateway service, including software licenses and maintenance for the SecureOffice Trusted Gateway System and a Virus Scanning Plug-In. The subscription ensures ongoing support and updates necessary for maintaining secure network operations. The Department of Defense’s W6QK Adap Spt Office, located at Fort Belvoir, VA, is the responsible organization, with Larry Yates as the contract support contact from CACI. This follow-on procurement continues the established solution without competition due to the specialized nature of the software and its critical role in the agency’s secure data transfer needs.