Tanium Software Subscription Services

The Department of War’s Enterprise Software Initiative has awarded Carahsoft Technology, Corp. a firm-fixed-price order for Tanium endpoint security software subscriptions under the mandatory Core Enterprise Technology Agreement (CETA) N66001-23-A-0049. This procurement is essential to sustain critical cybersecurity operations for the Defense Manpower Data Center and ensure compliance with Department of War mandates, including DoW Directive 8470.01E and JFHQ-DODIN OPORD 19-0055 with FRAGO 1, which require the exclusive use of Tanium across all endpoints on NIPR and SIPR networks. The contract includes a one-year base period and four additional twelve-month option periods, totaling a potential five-year performance duration, with services delivered on an annual subscription basis through four specific Tanium product bundles: Tanium Core Plus, Endpoint Management Plus, Risk & Compliance Plus, and Incident Response. The sole-source award is justified under FAR 6.302-1 due to the absence of technically equivalent alternatives and the operational risks associated with transitioning from the mandated platform. Performance is centered in Reston, Virginia, with administrative oversight conducted through the Defense Human Resources Activity in Alexandria, Virginia, and execution supporting the Defense Manpower Data Center in Seaside, California. The contractor is required to ensure real-time asset visibility, federated reporting to the Joint Tanium Federated Server, continuous compliance monitoring against DISA STIGs and CIS Benchmarks, distributed patching, and proactive threat hunting capabilities. No physical delivery or packaging requirements exist, as the solution is software-as-a-service delivered electronically. The contract is funded by Fiscal Year 2026 Operating and Maintenance funds under RTD DMDC.FY26-1656, and pricing is based on established CETA ceilings and an Independent Government Cost Estimate, with the government retaining authority to negotiate further discounts. Carahsoft functions as the exclusive reseller under the ESI CETA, and while no specific contracting officer, COR, or COTR is named, the Defense Human Resources Activity serves as the primary point of contact. No representations, certifications, or socioeconomic status disclosures from the offeror are included, and no formal clauses from FAR or DFARS are listed in the document—only administrative and technical compliance requirements are enforced as mandatory thresholds for acceptance.