Neustar Software Subscription

The Florida Department of Commerce is seeking to retain the proprietary GeoPoint IP Intelligence software and associated maintenance support from Neustar IP Intelligence, Inc., the sole patent holder and licensor of this technology, through a single-source procurement under solicitation number 27-SS-001-KP. This acquisition, classified under NAICS code 43232300 for Security and Protection Software and also encompassing Development Software and Maintenance services, is essential to support the Fraud Initiative Rules and Rating Engine (FIRRE) project, which performs nightly evaluations of claims within the RECONNECT Claims and Benefits System to detect fraud by mapping IP addresses to geolocation data. The contract term is for 12 months, covering the period from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, with an estimated total value of $119,700.00. The procurement follows a single-source justification because no other entity can provide the exact GeoPoint technology due to its proprietary nature and exclusive licensing, rendering competitive bidding inapplicable. All submissions must be received by June 26, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. EST, directed to Kathryn Peterson at the Florida Department of Commerce in Tallahassee, with email and phone contact provided for inquiries. The action is conducted under Florida Administrative Code Rule 60A-1.045 and Florida Statutes Sections 120.57(3) and 287.057(3), which govern single-source acquisitions when goods and services are uniquely available from one vendor. The place of performance is Florida, and while delivery is digital with no physical packaging required, the software integration and nightly performance are critical to ongoing system operations. No formal evaluation factors, inspection criteria, or special contract requirements beyond the single-source justification are specified, and payment, invoicing, and accounting details are not provided in the documentation.