Idea software for DLA information operations

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is procuring three annual licenses of IDEA software subscription and maintenance services through Request for Quotation (RFQ) SP4701-26-Q-0079, with the solicitation posted on March 24, 2026, and a closing deadline of March 25, 2026, at 1:00 PM EST. This is an unrestricted procurement intended to support audit-related statistical sampling and applications involving large datasets within DLA's Information Operations. Vendors must submit complete pricing using the provided Bill of Materials in Excel format, offer on all items to be considered technically acceptable, and demonstrate compliance with Section 508 accessibility requirements by submitting a Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) 2.4. The award will be made to a single small business vendor based on lowest price, technically acceptable offer, and the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions, make no award, or award without discussion. Questions from interested vendors must be submitted by March 25, 2026, at 1:00 PM EST to Christopher P. Lawrence, Contract Specialist, at (215) 737-0987 or Christopher.Lawrence@dla.mil.

This procurement does not utilize a set-aside designation and represents a sole-source procurement from CaseWare International, the incumbent contractor and only known responsible source for IDEA software due to its proprietary nature and incompatibility of competing products with DLA's existing licenses. The contract will run for a base period from May 1, 2026, through April 30, 2027, with two optional one-year renewal periods extending through April 30, 2029, with all three years structured at identical pricing and quantities. Delivery is to the Hart-Dole-Inouye Federal Center in Battle Creek, Michigan, with contract administration and invoicing handled through DFAS Columbus. The specific contract value is not publicly disclosed in the solicitation materials, though historical procurement records indicate recurring annual subscription costs. Technical representation for the contract will be provided by Josephine Smidt, with oversight and compliance matters directed to the DLA Contracting Services Office in Philadelphia.