Babel Street Analytics Software Subscription Renewal
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 50310226Q0196
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 513210 Software Publishers
- Place of performance
- Washington, District of Columbia 20549, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Securities and Exchange Commission seeks renewal of a software subscription for Babel Street Analytics, an Open Source Intelligence and data analytics platform, with proposals due August 5, 2026. This is a Brand Name or Equal procurement under FAR 11.104 and 11.107; offerors may propose functionally equivalent products if they demonstrate all salient characteristics.
Place of performance is Washington, DC. The contract is Firm-Fixed-Price with a base year running August 14, 2026 through August 13, 2027, and up to nine optional one-year extension years. The NAICS code is 513210, Software Publishers, and the PSC is 7A21, IT and Telecom—Business Application Software. The contract is designated a Women-Owned Small Business set-aside with a size standard of $47 million; pricing details remain unfilled in the government's submission.
Salient characteristics for equivalency include multilingual data collection and translation of open source data from the internet, deep web, and dark web in over 200 languages; persistent identity resolution capabilities; advanced data analytics and risk intelligence capabilities; agentic AI-driven workflows with autonomous threat investigation; secure, anonymous tradecraft with managed attribution tools and entity resolution mapping; and geolocation and vetting capabilities including location intelligence and continuous insider vetting for government compliance. The requirement supports the SEC's mission to protect investors, maintain fair and orderly markets, and facilitate capital formation. The contracting officer is Ross Saxton. Questions and offers should be directed to Paul LaFranchise at 202-551-7736 or lafranchisep@sec.gov.
Notice text
1. SYNOPSIS
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued separately.
2. REQUIREMENT OVERVIEW
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) intends to award a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract for the renewal of a software subscription for Babel Street Analytics, an Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) and data analytics platform. [1] The SEC requires a cloud-based software solution that provides real-time data aggregation, analytics, and risk intelligence capabilities in support of its mission to protect investors, maintain fair, orderly, and efficient markets, and facilitate capital formation.
The Government intends to procure Babel Street Analytics (Babel Street, Inc.) or an equal product.
Period of Performance:
Base Year: August 14, 2026 - August 13, 2027
Option Years: Up to 9 additional years (if exercised)
3. BRAND NAME OR EQUAL JUSTIFICATION
Pursuant to FAR 11.104 and FAR 11.107, this solicitation is issued as a Brand Name or Equal procurement. The Government has identified Babel Street Analytics as the brand name product that meets the SEC's minimum requirements. Offerors proposing an "equal" product must demonstrate that their proposed solution meets all salient characteristics listed in Section 4 below.
4. SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS / MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
To be considered an "equal" product, the proposed solution must meet all of the following salient characteristics:
Multilingual Data Collection: Must provide automated collection and translation of open source data from the internet, deep web, and dark web in over 200 languages.
Identity Resolution: Must provide persistent identity resolution capabilities.
Advanced Analytics: Must provide data analytics and risk intelligence capabilities.
Cloud-Based Delivery: Must be delivered as a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution.
Security Compliance: Must operate at a security level consistent with Federal security requirements.
User Access Controls: Must provide role-based access controls (RBAC) and maintain detailed audit logs.
API Integration: Must support secure API access.
Data Retention and Export: Must allow authorized users to save, export, and archive results.
Training and Technical Support: Must include onboarding training and ongoing technical support.
Compliance with Applicable Laws: Must comply with all applicable Federal laws and regulations.
5. EVALUATION CRITERIA – LOWEST PRICE TECHNICALLY ACCEPTABLE (LPTA)
This acquisition will be evaluated using the LPTA source selection process.
Evaluation Factors:
FactorDescription
Factor 1 – Technical AcceptabilityThe Government will evaluate whether the proposed product meets all salient characteristics.
Factor 2 – Price the Government will evaluate the total price for all years.
6. QUOTE SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Offerors shall submit:
Volume I – Technical Quote:
Identify the proposed product and demonstrate how it meets each salient characteristic.
Include product datasheets, brochures, or technical documentation.
Volume II – Price Quote:
Provide a fully loaded firm-fixed price for the subscription period.
Complete and return the attached Schedule of Supplies/Services.
Volume III – Administrative:
Company name, address, DUNS/UEI number, CAGE code, and POC information.
Confirmation of active registration in SAM.gov.
7. CONTRACT TYPE AND APPLICABLE CLAUSES
This acquisition is being conducted under FAR Part 12.
The following FAR clauses and provisions apply:
FAR 52.212-1 – Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items
FAR 52.212-2 – Evaluation – Commercial Items
FAR 52.212-3 – Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items
FAR 52.212-4 – Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items
8. SAM.GOV REGISTRATION REQUIREMENT
All offerors must be registered and active in SAM.gov.
9. QUESTIONS AND COMMUNICATION
Questions must be submitted in writing via email to the Contracting Officer.
10. ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A – Schedule of Supplies/Services (Price Quote Template)
Attachment B - Brand Name or Equal list of Salient Characteristics
Attachment C - SF1449 with FAR and SEC Clauses
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Attachment B - Babel Street-Brand-Name-or-Equal.pdf | ||
| Attachemdnt A - Price List Babel street.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| 50310226Q0196.pdf |
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