Commercial Software Licensing – Open Athens Compass (Base Year)

The contract is for the procurement and delivery of a one-year license for Open Athens Compass, a commercial off-the-shelf identity and access management software solution, with the intent to support up to 2,000 users through full activation and provisioning. The scope includes all necessary setup, user onboarding, and ongoing manufacturer warranty support to ensure seamless operation throughout the licensing term. The requirement is classified as a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, meaning only small businesses are eligible to compete, and it falls under the NAICS code 511210 for software publishers. The contract was posted on June 23, 2026, with responses due by June 25, 2026, at 1:00 PM. Performance is expected to occur primarily in Washington, DC, under the auspices of the Naval Research Laboratory, a Department of Defense entity. No specific point of contact is provided, but the solicitation is accessible through the SAM.gov portal for interested vendors.