IDEA Data Analysis Software Acquisition

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation (Solicitation Number: HHM40226Q0036) for IDEA Data Analysis Software, including licenses, maintenance, and support. The Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) Office of the Inspector General (OIG) requires this software to support its statutory mandate for financial statement audits and oversight. The software is essential for importing, analyzing, reviewing, and reporting financial and operational data, as current tools lack the necessary depth for quantitative analysis and efficient handling of large datasets.

• Software Capabilities: The solution must enable advanced data analytics, data merging, quantitative analytics, advanced statistical sampling, and provide auditable histories with FIPS-compliant encryption. It must integrate seamlessly with DIA's approved CIO-compliant infrastructure and meet OIG-specific Type Authorization, FISMA High-Impact Validation, and FIPS-compliant encryption certifications.

• Deliverables: Includes perpetual or term licenses (minimum 15 corporate licenses), maintenance, operations manual, manufacturer guide, 24x7 technical support, and access to the Contractor's portal.

• Specific Software: IDEA Data Analysis Software, Version 13 (or latest).

• Period of Performance: Base period begins July 30, 2026, with four (4) 12-month option periods.

• Delivery Date: July 30, 2026.

• Ship To: Defense Logistics Operations Center (DLOC), Landover, MD.

• FOB: Destination.

• Offer Due Date: July 02, 2026, 5:00 PM ET.

• Solicitation Issue Date: June 17, 2026.

• Evaluation: The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-3, and 52.212-4 by reference, with 52.212-5 attached. Evaluation of options will add the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement.

• The acquisition is listed as UNRESTRICTED.

• NAICS Code: 541511

• Size Standard: Not specified.

• This is a non-personal services contract.

• The solicitation includes numerous FAR and DFARS clauses related to contract terms, conditions, and compliance requirements.

Statement of Need for Hardware/Software

This document outlines the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) Office of the Inspector General's (OIG) requirement for advanced data analysis software to support its statutory mandate for conducting and overseeing annual independent audits of DIA's financial statements. The software is essential for importing, analyzing, reviewing, and reporting financial and operational data across various audit and fraud detection efforts.

• Procurement of IDEA Data Analysis Software licenses (perpetual or term), maintenance, operations manual, manufacturer guide, and 24x7 technical support.

• The software must enable DIA OIG staff and Independent Public Accountant (IPA) partners to perform advanced data analytics.

• Key capabilities include:

  • Data Ingestion: Ability to ingest large datasets from various sources (text, CSV, Excel, SQL, PDF) without custom middleware.
  • Quantitative Analytics and Data Merging: Ability to merge data and conduct quantitative analysis for transaction-level and summarized data analysis.
  • Advanced Statistical Sampling: Ability to develop and assess samples compliant with federal auditing standards.
  • Auditable Histories and Forensic Reporting: Provide immutable audit trails, FIPS-compliant encryption, and OIG-format reporting.
  • Interoperability and Integration: Seamless integration with DIA's approved CIO-compliant application infrastructure.
  • Exclusive Certifications: Must hold OIG-specific Type Authorization, FISMA High-Impact Validation, and FIPS-compliant encryption.

• The items are needed by July 30, 2026.

• The contract will include a twelve (12) month base period and four (4) 12-month option periods.

• Software delivery will be electronic to the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).

• The solution must be compatible with DIA's approved CIO-compliant application infrastructure.

• Must meet OIG-specific certifications for handling sensitive audit data.

• Brand Name or Equal is acceptable, provided salient characteristics are met.

• Maintenance and support must include 24x7 technical support.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a pricing sheet intended for bidders to detail their proposed costs for the opportunity. It outlines the structure for pricing software licenses and maintenance/support over a base period and four option periods.

• Products: IDEA Data Analysis Software, Version 13 (or latest), and associated Maintenance and Support (including 24x7 technical support).
• Periods of Performance: Base Period (FY26: 07/30/2026-07/29/2027) and four Option Periods (FY27-FY30).
• Pricing Structure: Requires quantity, rates, and total costs for each product across all performance periods.
• Totals: Includes fields for total costs per period and overall total costs.

Bidders must use this sheet to input their pricing for the specified software and support. The provided quantities are fixed at 15 for the software and 1 for maintenance/support. All rates and total costs are currently listed as $0.0, indicating that bidders need to fill in their proposed pricing. This sheet is critical for proposal submission and will likely be a key factor in cost evaluation.