# Microsoft Enterprise License Agreement - Software Upgrade Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/hs002125r5916 - Solicitation number: HS002125R5916 - Notice type: Presolicitation - Status: Closed. Deadline was April 1, 2025 at 2:00 PM EDT - Department: Department of Defense - Agency: Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency - Contracting office: Defense Ci and Security Agency (HS0021) - NAICS: 513210 Software Publishers - Product or service code: 7A21 Business Application off-the-shelf software delivered by perpetual license, which also encompasses enterprise level software enabling mission capability and business operational support. - Place of performance: Quantico, Virginia - County: Prince William County (FIPS 51153). https://abierto.us/counties/prince-william-county-va-51153 - City: Quantico. https://abierto.us/cities/quantico-va-5165120 - First posted: March 17, 2025 - Last posted: March 27, 2025 - SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/5a1b7ca029f54489a70c993c98af1e14/view ## Description NOTICE OF INTENT – MICROSOFT ENTERPRISE LICENSE AGREEMENT The United States Department of Defense (DoD), Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA), Contracting and Procurement Office (CPO) intends to execute a sole source modification to increase the scope of Contract N6600119A0006, Order HS002124F0030 with Minburn Technology Group LLC for Microsoft Licenses on behalf of the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO). This delivery order was awarded in accordance with the DoD Enterprise Software Initiative (ESI) and is considered a mandatory source of supply. The statutory permitting other than full and open competition is the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(B), Only one source is capable of providing the supplies or services required at the level of quality required because the supplies or services are unique or highly specialized. DCSA OCIO has a requirement to convert Microsoft (MS) Office 365 E3 to G5 licenses and to adjust the quantity of existing licenses, effective option period one (1). The performance of period for this effort shall be effective from 01 May 2025 through 30 April 2026 (option period one). In November 2022, the DoD introduced its Zero Trust (ZT) strategy and implementation roadmap, detailing the Department’s cybersecurity objectives to achieve Target Level ZT by the close of fiscal year (FY) 2027. Per DoD memo “Deploying Microsoft 365 G5 Licenses to Support Target Level Zero Trust”, all DoD Components must initiate implementation of the G5 suite by June 3, 2024 and must complete full G5 implementation by June 2, 2025 in an effort to accelerate and enhance the Department’s cybersecurity posture and ability to reach Target Level ZT. To comply with the ZT objectives, the full suite of Microsoft 365 G5 must be deployed across the Non-Secure Internet Protocol Router (NIPR) enterprise to minimize attack vulnerabilities and hinder adversaries from unrestricted movement across networks, ensuring stronger protection for critical data. Minburn Technology Group LLC is the only contractor capable of meeting DCSA's critical timeline and mitigating the risks associated with non-compliance. Minburn’s deep understanding of DCSA’s infrastructure and licensing requirements significantly mitigates the risk associated with transitioning to G5 licenses in a timely manner. Their expertise ensures a smoother implementation process, minimized disruptions to critical operations, and maximize the security benefits of the upgraded platform. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) for this effort is 513210 with a size standard of $47M. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes; however, all interested and responsible sources may indicate their interest and capability by responding to this notice. Interested vendors must show clear and convincing evidence that competition of this requirement would be advantageous to the Government. The Government will consider responses received by 2:00 p.m. EST on 01 April 2025. Inquiries will only be accepted via email to the Contract Specialist, Ms. Sherrita Muse at sherrita.d.muse.civ@mail.mil and copy the Contracting Officer, Ms. Kelsie Kautz at kelsie.kautz.civ@mail.mil. No telephone requests will be honored. If no affirmative written responses are received by 2:00 pm (ET) 01 April 2025, an award will be made without further notice. Each response should include the following business information: a. Contractor Name, Address, b. Point of Contact Name, Phone Number, and Email address c. Contractor Cage and DUNS d. Contractor Business Classification (i.e., small business, 8(a), woman owned, HUBZone, veteran owned, etc. as validated in System for Award Management (SAM). All offerors must register in the SAM located at http://www.sam.gov e. Capability Statement A determination by the Government not to compete the proposed acquisition based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement in the future. ## Publications - March 17, 2025: Presolicitation, due April 1, 2025 at 2:00 PM EDT. Notice 049a3efc19bd4b8e81ce1d923e4449b2. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/049a3efc19bd4b8e81ce1d923e4449b2/view - March 17, 2025: Presolicitation, due April 1, 2025 at 2:00 PM EDT. Notice 3f17b58c770941ed81e0a687f1e6d86e. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/3f17b58c770941ed81e0a687f1e6d86e/view - March 27, 2025: Presolicitation, due April 1, 2025 at 2:00 PM EDT. Notice 5a1b7ca029f54489a70c993c98af1e14. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/5a1b7ca029f54489a70c993c98af1e14/view ## Points of contact - Sherrita Muse, sherrita.d.muse.civ@mail.mil - Kelsie Kautz, kelsie.kautz.civ@mail.mil --- Source: SAM.gov Contract Opportunities bulk extract. Confirm deadlines on SAM.gov before responding. Cite https://abierto.us/opportunities/hs002125r5916.