Strider Supply Chain Intelligence Subscription

SOL #: W9128Z26CA009Justification

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE
Dept Of The Army
W6QK ACC-APG CONT CT SW SECTOR
ABER PROV GRD, MD, 21005-3013, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Software Publishers (513210)

PSC

Business Application Off The Shelf Software Delivered By Perpetual License, Which Also Encompasses Enterprise Level Software Enabling Mission Capability And Business Operational Support. (7A21)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

1
Posted
May 21, 2026

Qualification Details

Fit reasons
  • NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
  • Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
  • Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
  • Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps

Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.

Quick Summary

The Department of the Army has issued a Justification for Exception to Fair Opportunity for the procurement of a Strider Supply Chain Intelligence Subscription. This action supports the Army's need to identify Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI) risks within its acquisition, innovation, and technology protection programs. This is a brand-name, Firm-Fixed-Priced (FFP) contract, justified due to Strider Technologies' unique capabilities.

Scope of Requirement

The Strider platform provides advanced data fusion and analysis to automate FOCI risk triage. Key capabilities include:

  • Risk Identification: Vetting individuals and businesses for foreign connections.
  • Targeted Intelligence: Supporting Army Counterintelligence investigations.
  • Due Diligence: Vetting companies involved in critical programs. The service is essential for protecting the Army's innovation and technology base, accelerating acquisition processes by identifying risks, and supporting initiatives like FUZE, GTEAD, and JIOP.

Contract Details

  • Type: Brand Name, Firm-Fixed-Priced (FFP) contract.
  • Period of Performance: March 9, 2026, through March 8, 2027 (one-year base period).
  • Funding: Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E).
  • Estimated Quantity: 1 unit of Strider - SUPPLY-CHAIN-INTEL-001.

Justification & Procurement

This procurement is justified under 10 U.S. Code 3406(c)(5) and FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(B) and 16.505(a)(4), citing Strider Technologies' unique and specialized qualifications as the only capable awardee. Market research identified the solution via Strider's GSA CONTRACT NUMBER: 47QRAA24D008R. The Army's Computer Hardware, Enterprise Software and Solutions (CHESS) is the mandatory source for commercial IT hardware and software. The anticipated price is deemed fair and reasonable, and certified cost or pricing data will not be required.

Eligibility & Set-Aside

This procurement is an exception to fair opportunity and is not a set-aside.

Key Contacts

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Points of Contact

Lindsay VierhellerPRIMARY
lindsay.m.vierheller.civ@army.mil
Sesun J ParkSECONDARY
sesun.j.park.civ@army.mil

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Posted: May 21, 2026
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