Software Licensing – Open Athens Compass (Option Year 2)

The Naval Research Laboratory is renewing the Open Athens Compass software license for its second option year under a small business set-aside contract, with the solicitation open for responses until June 25, 2026. This subcontract supports up to 2,000 users and includes ongoing maintenance and support services, with pricing structured separately from the base year to maintain financial balance across the contract term. The work is performance-based at a location in Washington, D.C., with a NAICS code of 511210 indicating software publishing operations. The opportunity is reserved exclusively for small businesses as defined by the Small Business Administration, emphasizing federal commitment to small business participation in technology procurement.