Sole Source Justification for USDA NFSAP Implementation BPA
Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFUSDA, DEPARTMENTAL ADMINISTRATIONUSDA, OCP-POD-ACQ-MGMT-BRANCH-FTCFORT COLLINS, CO, 80521, USA

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Software Publishers (513210)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION SOFTWARE (PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) (7A21)

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No Set aside used (NONE)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/eb30baf84ef6427a86c05fd0cee5499a/view
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    Description

    The Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking to establish a single-award Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) with Palantir Technologies for the implementation of the National Farm Security Action Plan (NFSAP). This BPA, estimated at $300 million over three years, will provide essential software, data, compute infrastructure, and support services, including software modifications and training, leveraging Palantir's unique capabilities in real-time data fusion and AI/ML integration. The procurement is critical for ensuring mission-critical operations within the USDA, as Palantir's existing FedRAMP High and DoD Impact Levels (IL)-4 and IL-5 accreditations facilitate immediate deployment without the delays associated with alternative vendors. Interested parties can contact Frederick Freeman at frederick.freeman@dm.usda.gov for further information regarding this opportunity.

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    Frederick Freeman
    frederick.freeman@dm.usda.gov
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    Part 8 Limited Sources JA_Over SAT-Tech for Ag Security Plan - Redacted.pdf
    The USDA Office of the Chief Information Officer is seeking a limited-source justification to establish a single-award Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) with Palantir Technologies. This BPA, estimated at $300 million over three years, will provide the Palantir Platform's software, data, compute infrastructure, and support services for the National Farm Security Action Plan (NFSAP). The justification highlights Palantir's unique ability to deliver mission-critical capabilities, including real-time data fusion, AI/ML integration, and secure cloud services, all with existing FedRAMP High and DoD Impact Levels (IL)-4 and IL-5 accreditations. These accreditations and Palantir's comprehensive integration with existing USDA systems eliminate significant delays and costs associated with alternative vendors needing to obtain similar certifications. Market research indicates no other vendor offers the same combination of capabilities, enterprise-scale data fusion, real-time analytics, and integration with USDA's specific systems, making Palantir the most viable option to meet the USDA's urgent mission needs and avoid operational, security, and compliance risks.
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