NOTICE of Intent to SOLE SOURCE - Axiad INC

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is renewing its subscription to Axiad Conductor through a sole-source procurement to maintain uninterrupted access to phishing-resistant authentication services critical to its operational environment. The renewal ensures continued alignment with Federal Zero Trust and Identity Management mandates by preserving a deeply integrated solution that supports secure access across applications where PIV-based authentication is not feasible. The Axiad Conductor Gold Bundle, which forms the core of this service, provides a Virtual Private Cloud-hosted environment with a FIPS 140-2 Level 2 validated Hardware Security Module partition, user subscriptions, and 24x7 premium support, all of which are essential for sustaining system integrity and compliance. The procurement is justified under FAR 13.106-1(b) and FAR 8.405-6 due to the technical uniqueness of the existing deployment, the absence of viable alternatives, and the high risk of operational disruption that would result from transitioning to a different platform. The contract is administered by the CDC Office of Acquisition Services in Atlanta, Georgia, with the place of performance also designated as Atlanta, where the service is hosted and integrated. The contracting officer and contracting officer's representative are identified, though specific pricing, invoice submission methods, payment details, and formal contract clause language are not disclosed in the documentation. The subscription renewal is expected to be awarded without competition, with the proposal submission deadline set for May 29, 2026, and the contract likely structured as a firm-fixed-price arrangement based on the nature of the service being procured. No socioeconomic, size status, or affirmative representations regarding the vendor are provided, and the acquisition relies entirely on the incumbent vendor’s proprietary integration and compliance with federal security standards.