What this opportunity is
The Department of Defense is seeking to procure two financial technology access terminals to support the academic mission of the Eisenhower School at the National Defense University. This opportunity is open to all businesses, as there is no set-aside. The notice type is a Sources Sought, indicating that interested vendors should track the opportunity for potential future solicitations rather than submit bids at this stage. The terminals will provide essential real-time financial data and analytics for multi-disciplinary use in finance, economics, and national security.
Analysis by Mindy, grounded in the SAM.gov notice.
Description
Equipment List
Need: The government requires continued access to an integrated financial and economic research platform to support the academic mission of the Eisenhower School at the National Defense University (NDU). The platform must provide real-time global financial data, analytics, and research tools essential for instruction, research, and curriculum delivery across multiple disciplines providing unique solutions for the Defense and Intelligence community.
Specifications: The Government requires the purchase of two (2) financial technology access terminals that provide continuous, real‑time access to global financial markets, economic indicators, and analytical data. The terminals must deliver an integrated platform combining real‑time data, advanced analytics, research content, and proprietary analytical tools essential for instruction, academic research, and curriculum delivery. The solution must support multi‑disciplinary use across finance, economics, national security, and related fields, and provide unique analytical capabilities applicable to Defense and Intelligence Community missions. The terminals must enable scenario analysis, cross‑domain data integration, and decision‑support functions necessary to support rigorous academic instruction and applied research aligned with national security objectives.
ITEM DESCRIPTION
QUANTITY
Financial Technology Access Terminal (Base)
2
Financial Technology Access Terminals (Option I)
2
Financial Technology Access Terminals (Option II)
2
Financial Technology Access Terminals (Option III)
2
Financial Technology Access Terminals (Option IV)
2
Delivery Dates:
Base: 19 September 2026 (12 months)
Option I: 19 September 2027 (12 months)
Option II: 19 September 2028 (12 months)
Option III: 19 September 2029 (12 months)
Option IV: 19 September 2030 (12 months)
Source: SAM.gov, as posted. Verify the current solicitation before responding.