NOI to Sole Source -Monarch Hardware and Software Maintenance Support

The U.S. Department of Defense, through Washington Headquarters Services, is pursuing a sole-source contract vehicle to procure Monarch hardware and software maintenance support exclusively from 3dB Labs, Inc., due to the contractor’s unique and non-replaceable capabilities in sustaining the SCEPTRE system used by the Pentagon Force Protection Agency’s Counterintelligence division. The solicitation, identified by EB112420251213 and posted on May 6, 2026, with a response deadline of May 20, 2026, outlines key deliverables including the provision of a Monarch OS kickstart image based on Rocky Linux version 813C9 EEC9, the one-year renewal of maintenance for two SCEPTRE-10G-ITAR licenses identified by serial numbers E652-556C and 4994-6CD4, the upgrade of one SCEPTRE-10G-ITAR license to SCEPTRE-PRO-ITAR, and a corresponding one-year maintenance renewal for the upgraded SCEPTRE-PRO-ITAR license bearing serial number 13C9-EEC9. The contract is structured as a firm-fixed price arrangement with no competition solicited, and no evaluation factors, weights, or price data are provided in the notice since it serves as a pre-award justification rather than a competitive solicitation. Performance is to occur in Springfield, Virginia, with the contracting office located in Washington, D.C., and all communications must be directed to the designated point of contact via email. The scope is strictly limited to software support and license management, with no detailed performance metrics, inspection criteria, quality standards, or packaging requirements delineated in the available documentation. The software involved is subject to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), indicating controlled access and handling protocols, and the system’s alignment with national security functions implies a high-sensitivity operational environment, though no formal security clearance requirements for personnel are specified. While the organization type, NAICS code 513210, and agency information are clearly identified, no small business status, socioeconomic certifications, UEI/CAGE codes, or financial details such as pricing, contract value, or appropriation data are included. The absence of FAR clauses, Section K representations, or formal contract administration details like COR/COTR assignments or invoicing methods underscores that this document is solely a Notice of Intent to award, with the full contract terms expected to be