Nessus Direct Plug-In Subscriptions

The Department of Agriculture's Office of the Chief Information Officer, Information Technology Services, plans to award a sole source purchase order to Tenable Network Security, Inc. for the renewal and expansion of Nessus Direct Plugin feed subscriptions, including support for Nessus 3. This contract covers both the continuation of existing subscription services and the introduction of new subscription services. Tenable Network Security is the exclusive provider and sponsor of Nessus, making them the sole source for this requirement. This acquisition is classified as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 423430 and will be managed through the USDA's acquisition management office located in Fort Collins, Colorado, with the place of performance in Kansas City, Missouri. The contracting officer overseeing this procurement is Sue J Evans, ensuring compliance and coordination throughout the process. The contract was posted in August 2008 and focuses on maintaining essential cybersecurity tools critical for the USDA’s network security infrastructure.