CMSI Marine Traffic Licenses

This document is a Justification for Sole Source for the US Naval War College (NWC) to acquire a subscription to Kpler MarineTraffic maritime domain awareness and vessel-tracking services. The NWC requires access for 1-10 user licenses to support research, teaching, and operational analysis related to global naval and commercial maritime activity. The subscription provides real-time and historical AIS vessel tracking data, voyage reconstruction tools, geospatial analytics, port-call monitoring, and maritime intelligence functions. Kpler MarineTraffic is identified as the only commercial vendor capable of providing five years of track history on vessels, along with enterprise-grade maritime intelligence, integrating terrestrial, satellite, and roaming AIS data. This service enhances the NWC's ability to monitor and assess global shipping, linking vessel movements to ownership, cargo flows, sanctions risk, and predictive analytics. Market research confirmed no other sources or authorized resellers could meet these requirements, and competition is precluded due to proprietary data owned by KPLER, INC. The period of performance includes a base year and four option years, extending through May 29, 2031.

This government solicitation, N0018926QW178, issued by NAVSUP FLT LOG CTR NORFOLK, is a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) to provide CMSI Marine Traffic Subscription services to the US Naval War College (NWC). The NWC requires a subscription to Kpler MarineTraffic maritime domain awareness and vessel-tracking services, including access for approximately 1-10 user licenses for its research community. The contract includes a base year (May 30, 2026 - May 29, 2027) and four option years, extending potentially until May 29, 2031. The solicitation details firm-fixed-price pricing, inspection and acceptance at the Naval War College in Newport, RI, and specific delivery periods for each year. It incorporates various FAR and DFARS clauses, including those related to small business rerepresentation, electronic payment instructions via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF), and prohibitions on certain foreign procurements. Offerors are required to complete representations and certifications in the System for Award Management (SAM).