Neustar Software License Subscription

Leon County and the Florida Department of Commerce are pursuing a single-source contract with Neustar, Inc. for a GeoPoint IP Intelligence software license subscription to support the Division of Workforce Services' Bureau of Reemployment Assistance. The specific software, GeoPoint GeoDirectory-Detect Fraud-Gold, will be integrated into the RECONNECT system to enhance fraud detection capabilities for unemployment insurance transactions. The software provides comprehensive geographic location, network, and contextual data for IP addresses, enabling sophisticated fraud identification and investigation processes. This procurement is part of the Fraud Initiative Rules and Rating Engine (FIRRE) project, which was originally recommended and funded by the U.S. Department of Labor. The contract opportunity is posted from May 5, 2025, to May 8, 2025, with a total contract value of $123,500.00. The procurement is specifically structured as a single-source contract due to Neustar being the sole proprietor and developer of this unique software solution, with no known alternative vendors or comparable products.

The contract appears to have no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. Neustar, Inc., located in Sterling, VA, is the exclusive vendor for this procurement, having provided documentation confirming its status as the only company offering this specific database operation in Florida. The vendor has undergone extensive review and approval from multiple Commerce Department officials, including the Government Operations Consultant, Senior Management Analyst Supervisor, IT Finance and Administration Supervisor, Chief Information Officer, and Purchasing Director. The software will be implemented within the existing RECONNECT system infrastructure, suggesting minimal additional technological integration requirements. The total contract value of $123,500.00 represents the full investment in the software license subscription, with no indication of additional potential expansion or future procurement phases. The procurement is specifically tailored to support enhanced fraud detection capabilities within the state's reemployment assistance program.