Sole Source Justification for Datadog Information Technology (IT) Support (Pilot)

The U.S. Army Contracting Command – Rock Island (ACC-RI) has issued a sole-source justification for a firm-fixed-price task order under the GSA Multiple Award Schedule 47QSWA18D008F, SIN 518210C, to Carahsoft Technology Corp. for specialized Datadog cloud monitoring platform training and implementation support to the Enterprise Cloud Management Agency (ECMA). The award is noncompetitive due to the unique and proprietary nature of Datadog’s services, which are restricted to OEM-authorized vendors only, making Carahsoft the sole entity capable of delivering certified training, automation workflows, and scalable deployment methodologies without introducing unacceptable operational risks. The scope includes 50 interactive guided sessions delivered over a 12-month period, focused on configuring and integrating the platform within ECMA’s environment using best practices and customized solutions, with all services provided virtually by Datadog-certified engineers. No pricing details are disclosed, as this document serves as a justification rather than a fully executed contract, but funding is allocated from Fiscal Year 2026 Operations and Maintenance, Army (OMA) funds. Acceptance of services occurs at the government’s operational site in Rock Island, Illinois, with oversight conducted by ACC-RI and ECMA, and quality assurance is predicated on strict adherence to Datadog’s certification requirements, proven past performance, and secure, compliant execution. The acquisition was justified under FAR 16.507-6(b)(2) and RFO 16.507-7(b) due to the exclusive authorization of Carahsoft by Datadog and the absence of any other qualified vendors, as confirmed by market research showing 23 other potential providers lacked the necessary OEM partnership. No security clearances are required, no contract options exist, and no physical delivery or packaging provisions apply, as the scope is entirely service-based and delivered remotely. Carahsoft’s CAGE code is 1P3C5, and while no socioeconomic status or representation certifications are provided, the selection was based solely on technical capability and OEM authorization, not competitive evaluation. The contracting officer, identified by digital certificate as VOLKERT.TIMOTHY.WADE.113, and primary point of contact Roxanne Schlue are the only named officials, with no designated COR or COTR identified.