Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) Software Licensing – i2 Analyst’s Notebook or Equivalent

The contract seeks a subscription-based license for i2 Analyst’s Notebook or an equivalent visual analytics platform to enable CDC analysts to perform link analysis, relationship mapping, and time-based visualization tasks. The software must support advanced data integration and analytical capabilities essential for public health intelligence, outbreak tracing, and operational decision-making. This is a subcontract under a Small Business Set Aside, with the North American Industry Classification System code 513210, indicating it is reserved for small businesses in the information services sector. The offering is non-exclusive, allowing vendors to propose suitable alternatives provided they meet or exceed the functionality of i2 Analyst’s Notebook. The contract was posted on August 4, 2026, with a response deadline of August 11, 2026, and is managed by the CDC Office of Acquisition Services under the Department of Health and Human Services. Performance is expected to be centered in Atlanta, Georgia, with a postal code of 30329. The solicitation does not specify additional details on contract duration, pricing structure, or technical requirements beyond functional equivalency, leaving these to be defined in vendor proposals. Subcontractors must be prepared to demonstrate compliance with federal procurement regulations and provide evidence of platform capability, support infrastructure, and licensing terms suitable for a federal agency environment.