# Notice of Intent to Sole Source - CISEN-SDN (Software Defined Network) Iron Edge Gateway

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/m6845025qu011

- Solicitation number: M68450-25-Q-U011
- Notice type: Special notice
- Status: Awarded to Argent World Services LLC
- Department: Department of the Navy
- Agency: Department of the Navy
- Contracting office: USMC (n-USMC)
- NAICS: 541519 Other Computer Related Services
- Product or service code: 7H20 Hardware, software, and other equipment needed for local database instances, distributed platform, application and system integration resources enabling cross application development, communications and information sharing. Includes Mainframe database and middleware products and tools.
- Set-aside: Total small business set-aside
- Place of performance: Camp Pendleton, California
- County: San Diego County (FIPS 06073). https://abierto.us/counties/san-diego-county-ca-06073
- First posted: August 27, 2025
- Last posted: August 27, 2025
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/498846c87a014891a2999b5ae164c037/view

## Description

The United States Marine Corps 1st Expeditionary Contracting Office, 1st Marine Logistics Group hereby gives notice of intent to award a purchase order to CYBER INTELL SOLUTION, LLC (CAGE Code: 82LL6), a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Concern (SDVOSB) on a sole source basis in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1 Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

This requirement is to procure (1) Iron Edge Gateway with CISEN-PQC,ML-KEM (Proprietary Software -Transport Solution): Professional. CISEN-SDN (Software Defined Network) is a dynamic, flexible solution that supports various network configurations and answers diverse implementation requirements.

Agnostic in nature, the SDN networks can be configured as an end-to-end Post Quantum Cryptography (PQC) environment or a fusion PQC environment compatible with standard encryption protocols found in most commercially available hardware. The Iron Edge Gateway is ingeniously designed as a plug-and-play solution, ensuring seamless integration into any network environment. This feature provides a reliable and secure connection, making it exceptionally user-friendly and easy to use.

**Proprietary Rights:** The Iron Edge Gateway (CISEN appliance) incorporates the patented CISEN-SDN technology, protected under U.S. Patent No. US12101297B2. Full details are available here: U.S. Patent US12101297B2. This intellectual property protection restricts competition when procuring the Iron Edge Gateway in the open market.

**Sole Source Justification Note:** Cyber Intell Solution, LLC is the only source capable of supplying the Iron Edge Gateway (CISEN appliance) as it is proprietary, patented technology not licensed to any third-party vendors or distributors. No other commercial product can provide identical functionality, security framework, or integration of CISEN-SDN capabilities. As a result, procurement must be made directly from Cyber Intell Solution, LLC. THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES.

However, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, which, if received within five (5) calendar days after the date of the publication of this notice and by the deadline will be considered. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement based upon responses received as a result of this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Responses shall be emailed to oshane.r.francis@usmc.mil no later than 04 September 2025, 12:00 PM PacificTime. Late responses will not be considered.

## Award on USAspending

- Recipient: Argent World Services LLC (UEI WUN6M7J2DHB9)
- Contract: M6845025PU011, purchase order
- Obligated: $36,048.00
- Competition: Not Competed, 1 offers received
- Link: solicitation number M6845025QU011 equals the FPDS solicitation identifier; same sub-agency 1700 (high confidence)
- Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_M6845025PU011_9700_-NONE-_-NONE-/


## Publications

- August 27, 2025: Special notice, due September 4, 2025 at 3:00 PM EDT. Notice 498846c87a014891a2999b5ae164c037. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/498846c87a014891a2999b5ae164c037/view

## Points of contact

- SSgt. Francis, Oshane, oshane.r.francis@usmc.mil, 760763-1165
- Bruce M. Taca, bruce.taca@usmc.mil, 7607639843

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