RN26-222 RED HAT SOFTWARE RENEWAL

The U.S. Army Recruiting Command at Fort Knox, Kentucky, has awarded a renewal contract for Red Hat software under solicitation number RN26-222, with the award made in full compliance with federal regulations. The contract, categorized under NAICS code 513210 for software publishing, supports critical IT operations and is managed by the Department of Defense through the W6QM Micc-Ft Knox office. The selection was made without full and open competition, as documented in a redacted justification for an exception to fair opportunity, indicating the use of a single-source provider due to technical, operational, or compatibility requirements specific to the existing Red Hat environment. The primary point of contact for the contract is Emily Ryan, with Barbara J. Jeffries serving as the contracting officer, both reachable through official Army email domains. Performance of the contract will occur at Fort Knox, Kentucky, and all details surrounding the exception and justification are available through the official SAM.gov link for further review by industry stakeholders.