Trellix Intrusion Detection System

Background
The Mission and Installation Contracting Command (MICC) Center at Fort Knox is issuing a justification for an exception to fair opportunity for the procurement of hardware and software maintenance services for the Trellix Intrusion Detection System (IDS) and Intrusion Prevention System (IPS).

This contract supports the U.S. Army Recruiting Command's (USAREC) mission by ensuring the operational integrity of critical security systems located at their data center. The funding for this contract will come from Operations Maintenance Army (OMA) funds for Fiscal Year 2026, with an expected award date in August 2026.

Work Details
USAREC requires maintenance services for the Trellix Intrusion Detection equipment, which includes the following items:

1. **Trellix Network Security 4-Port 100/40 GigE SR Network I/O Expansion Module**
- Manufacturer Part Number: RBIAC4P100SRPMODG
- Description: Standard Offering with Built-In Fail-Open, 1-year Advanced RMA (next business day ship) Hardware Support
- Quantity: 1+
- Start Date: 08/08/2026
- End Date: 08/07/2027

2. **Trellix IPS NS9600 Appliance**
- Manufacturer Part Number: RBIPSNS9600NBDG
- Description: Standard Offering with 1-year Onsite Next Business Day Hardware Support
- Quantity: 1+
- Start Date: 08/08/2026
- End Date: 08/07/2027

3. **Trellix IPS NS960040Gbps Software License**
- Manufacturer Part Number: NS96X40ECE-AT-AG
- Description: Standard Offering with 1-year Subscription with Thrive Essential
- Quantity: 1+
- Start Date: 08/08/2026
- End Date: 08/07/2027

Period of Performance
Start Date: August 8, 2026; End Date: August 7, 2027

Place of Performance
KY 40122 UNITED STATES

Bidder Requirements
Bidders must provide authorized distributor or OEM documentation for Trellix products. The maintenance services requested are specific to Trellix equipment due to proprietary software requirements and existing system integration.

Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail)
The prior award W52P1J16D0011-W9124D25FA123 was awarded to Trace3 Government for $663,055 (07/16/25–07/15/26) and covered lifecycle replacement for Trellix intrusion detection/intrusion prevention sensor(s). The current requirement similarly seeks hardware and software maintenance support for Trellix IDS/IPS components (including an IPS NS9600 appliance and related software subscription) for the same general system type and product line, suggesting the work may be a continuation of ongoing sustainment activities rather than a new capability.