Trellix Intrusion Detection System

The U.S. Army Recruiting Command at Fort Knox, Kentucky, is procuring one year of exclusive hardware and software maintenance support for its existing Trellix Intrusion Detection/Prevention System under a Firm Fixed Price contract numbered W9124D26FA260, with performance beginning August 8, 2026, and ending August 7, 2027. This sole-source acquisition is justified under FAR 16.507-7 and DFARS CD 2026-00045 due to the proprietary nature of the Trellix system, which includes specific NS9600 sensor appliances and 4-port/8-port SR network I/O modules that are incompatible with alternative vendors. The maintenance services include next business day onsite hardware replacement, software subscription updates, threat signature management, and compliance with Defense Information Systems Agency Security Technical Implementation Guides to ensure continuous protection against advanced persistent threats and nation-state cyberattacks. No competitive bidding was conducted, and pricing is based on commercial item exceptions under FAR 15.403, relying on market competition through the Army Digital Marketplace without submission of certified cost or pricing data. The contract covers nine line items covering appliances, expansion modules, and software licenses, though exact pricing figures are not disclosed. The place of performance is Fort Knox, with funding drawn from Operations Maintenance Army, Fiscal Year 26 funds, and the contracting activity is the Mission and Installation Contracting Command – Fort Knox. The procurement meets small business set-aside criteria under NAICS code 334111, but no other socioeconomic certifications are specified. Key deliverables center on system availability, failure mitigation, and regulatory compliance, with acceptance occurring at the installation site. No packaging, labeling, inspection procedures, or personnel clearance requirements are detailed, and no Contracting Officer’s Representative or technical representative is named. The Justification for Exception to Fair Opportunity serves as the primary submission document, submitted electronically via the Army Digital Marketplace by the July 15, 2026 deadline.