IDEA Data Analysis Software Acquisition

The U.S. Department of Defense, through the Virginia Contracting Activity, is seeking to procure IDEA Data Analysis Software licenses, maintenance, and 24x7 technical support under solicitation HHM40226Q0036, with a submission deadline of July 2, 2026. The requirement is for a proven, production-ready solution that is fully compatible with the government’s existing CIO-approved security posture and network infrastructure, with no tolerance for customized or integration-heavy deployments. The contract mandates the delivery of 15 corporate licenses for IDEA Software Version 13 or later, along with a single maintenance and support unit covering all licenses, operations manuals, manufacturer guides, and access to webinars and upgrade materials. All software must satisfy stringent capabilities for ingestion, analytics, sampling, and audit trails, and comply with Section 508 accessibility standards under 36 CFR Part 1194, for which a Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) must be provided upon request. The contract includes a base performance period from July 30, 2026, to July 29, 2027, with four option years extending through July 29, 2031, each renewing the same license and support quantities. Deliverables must be electronically transmitted to the designated COR, with all shipments adhering to MIL-STD-129P for barcoding, EMI protection, and electrostatic discharge labeling, and requiring two packing slips with detailed itemization, NSN, TCN, gross weight, and contractor and government contact information. Invoicing is authorized monthly and must include CLIN, SLIN, ACRN, UEI, TIN, and EFT data, supported by DD 250 forms for COR acceptance. The solicitation is set aside for HUBZONE small businesses, and contractors must comply with federal regulations including 31 U.S.C. 1352, 41 U.S.C. chapter 21 on procurement integrity, and prohibitions on Kaspersky Lab products per FAR 52.204-23. Contractors must manage Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) per HSPD-12 and FIPS 201, and submit certifications through SAM while ensuring all offerings meet the government’s plug-and-play deployment standard. The Contracting Officer’s Representative, Benita Ackles, will oversee acceptance, and all inquiries must be