Carahsoft BPA Sole Source Justification

This sole‑source justification authorizes the Department of Homeland Security to award a blanket purchase agreement (BPA) to Carahsoft Technology Corporation for the acquisition of software licenses, subscriptions, maintenance, and related services from an estimated 70+ original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) that are only available through Carahsoft’s GSA Multiple‑Award Schedule (MAS) vehicle. The BPA is intended to streamline procurement across DHS headquarters and component agencies, reduce administrative overhead, and leverage mandated GSA discounts plus additional volume‑based discounts negotiated by Carahsoft. The contract is firm‑fixed‑price, and orders will exceed the Simplified Acquisition Threshold, requiring a sole‑source justification. No monetary value, start or end dates, or renewal terms are disclosed. • Agency: Department of Homeland Security (DHS) – Office of Procurement Operations / IT Acquisition Center. • Vendor: Carahsoft Technology Corporation – sole authorized GSA MAS reseller for the required software portfolio. • Scope: Enterprise‑wide procurement of software licenses, subscriptions, maintenance, and associated services from ~70 OEMs via a single BPA. • Rationale: Market research (Dec 2025 – Apr 2026) identified Carahsoft as the only source capable of providing the required items; OEMs do not sell directly to the government. • Contract Type: Firm‑fixed‑price BPA, sole‑source, with posting to SAM.gov within 14 days after award.