Rane Geopolitical Intelligence Platform
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- N0018925QZ215
- Agency
- Naval Supply Systems Command Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541519 Other Computer Related Services
- Place of performance
- Washington, District of Columbia 20319, United States
- Points of contact
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- Danielle Martin danielle.n.martin18.civ@us.navy.mil (771) 229-2537
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk is seeking to renew the Rane Worldview Teams Subscription Agreement for the National Defense University (NDU) library. This solicitation is for a commercial software license for a geopolitical intelligence platform, specifically targeting access to Rane Network Inc.'s STRATFOR Worldview platform. The procurement is structured as a sole-source acquisition under FAR 13.106-1(b), with a firm-fixed-price purchase order intended for direct award to Rane Network Inc. Interested parties may submit capability documentation demonstrating their ability to meet the requirements by April 3, 2025, at 12:00 PM EST. The government retains sole discretion to determine whether to compete the requirement based on responses received. Evaluation will focus on vendors' ability to provide comprehensive geopolitical intelligence and strategic forecasting capabilities specifically tailored to military and defense needs.
The solicitation does not include any specific set-aside designations and is classified under NAICS code 541519 for Other Computer Related Services. The contract period spans from June 1, 2025, through May 31, 2026, with four additional 12-month option periods potentially extending the agreement to May 31, 2030. The place of performance is located at Fort Lesley J. McNair in Washington, DC. Rane Network Inc. is the exclusive provider of the STRATFOR Worldview platform, with no alternative third-party vendors permitted to sell access. The procurement covers five Stratfor World View Teams Licenses, which are critical for NDU's curriculum to enable students and faculty to study global security trends, geopolitical forces, and international affairs. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the sole-source justification highlights the unique and specialized nature of the geopolitical intelligence platform being procured.
Notice text
This combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the Simplified Acquisition Procedures found at FAR Part 13, as supplemented with the additional information included in this notice.
The requirement is for the Library at the National Defense University (NDU), Washington, DC. The NDU has a requirement to renew its Rane Worldview Teams (formerly Stratfor Worldview Teams) Subscription Agreement for existing online information system. Support is required beginning 01 June 2025 through 31 May 2026, followed by by four (4) 12-month Option periods.
The Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk (FLCN), Pentagon Directorate, hereby provides notice of its intent to award a firm-fixed-price (FFP) purchase order to a single source: Rane Network Inc. (Address: 260 Madison Ave, 8th Floor, New York, NY 10016-2418). The Government intends to solicit with ONLY ONE SOURCE under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b), Soliciting from a Single Source. Please see the attached Justification for Sole Source.
-7A21: IT and Telecom-Business Application Software (Perpetual License Software)
-NAICS: 541519 Other Computer Related Services
Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement. THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES. However, interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement no later than 03 April 2025, 1200 Eastern Standard Time (EST).A determination not to compete this requirement, 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.
All interested parties shall submit clear and convincing documentation demonstrating their capabilities to satisfy the requirements listed above and in the attached documents, to Contract Specialist Danielle Martin at danielle.n.martin18.civ@us.navy.mil. The capability documentation should include general information and technical background describing in detail the prospective contractor’s capabilities and experience that will demonstrate the ability to support these requirements.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 4.04-Justification for Sole Source-Redacted.pdf |
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