CMSI Marine Traffic Licenses

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for a subscription to Kpler MarineTraffic maritime domain awareness and vessel-tracking services for the US Naval War College (NWC). The service will provide access for approximately 1-10 user licenses to be shared among the NWC research community and relevant analytical stakeholders.

• Subscription to Kpler MarineTraffic maritime domain awareness and vessel-tracking services.

• Approximately 1-10 user licenses.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance:

  • Base Year: May 30, 2026 - May 29, 2027
  • Option Year 1: May 30, 2027 - May 29, 2028
  • Option Year 2: May 30, 2028 - May 29, 2029
  • Option Year 3: May 30, 2029 - May 29, 2030
  • Option Year 4: May 30, 2030 - May 29, 2031

• Solicitation Issue Date: May 19, 2026

• Offer Due Date: May 26, 2026, 11:00 AM

• The solicitation incorporates FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-3, and 52.212-5 by reference.

• This acquisition is unrestricted.

• NAICS Code: 541519 (Other Computer Related Services)

• Size Standard: $14 million

• The document includes numerous FAR and DFARS clauses incorporated by reference and in full text, covering various aspects of contract performance, payment, and compliance.

• Inspection and Acceptance Location: Naval War College, Newport, RI. Contact Christopher Sharman for coordination.

• Delivery will be to the Naval War College, Newport, RI.

Justification for Sole Source

This document justifies a sole source procurement for a subscription to Kpler MarineTraffic maritime domain awareness and vessel-tracking services for the US Naval War College (NWC). The service is required to support research, teaching, and operational analysis related to global naval and commercial maritime activity.

• Subscription to Kpler MarineTraffic services for approximately 1-10 shared user licenses.

• Access to real-time and historical AIS vessel tracking data.

• Voyage reconstruction tools.

• Geospatial analytics.

• Port-call monitoring.

• Maritime intelligence functions.

• Period of Performance: Base Year 5/30/2026 - 5/29/2027, with four one-year option periods through 5/29/2031.

This is a sole source justification, indicating that full and open competition is precluded. The justification states that Kpler MarineTraffic is the only commercial vendor capable of providing the required five years of track history and comprehensive maritime intelligence.

This procurement is restricted to KPLER Inc. as the sole source. Market research did not identify any authorized resellers or subsidiaries capable of providing the requested services, nor are there other known services available on the open market that meet the government's needs. The document also notes that a patent, copyright, or proprietary data limits competition, and all proprietary data is owned and maintained by KPLER, INC.

• The NWC requires this service to enhance its ability to monitor, analyze, and assess global naval and commercial shipping activity.
• The system's capabilities are expected to directly support the NWC's research mission by improving the rigor, speed, and evidentiary basis of maritime analysis products for Navy, DoD, and interagency stakeholders.