WireScreen Software Subscription

Notice of Intent for the Government to Issue a Sole Source Award Contract to Wire Digital Inc for WireScreen Software Subscriptions The Department of Defense (DoD), Washington Headquarters Services, Acquisition Directorate, (WHS/AD) intends to issue a sole source, firm fixed price contract to Wire Digital Inc., 271 Waverley Oaks Road, Suite 104, Waltham, MA 02452, in order to acquire one (1) WireScreen Software Subscriptions and additional (6) WireScreen Software Subscriptions for the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD(R&D)).  DIU can use to illuminate Beneficial Ownership, Global Sanctions, State Owned Enterprises, and other concerning networks connected to the Peoples Republic of China (PRC).  This solution will aid in monitoring and analyzing risk exposures that may negatively affect DIU Portfolio companies and Federal and Department of Defense stakeholders. The WireScreen is a software platform that hosts the most comprehensive registry of

information on Chinese public and privately-held corporations and their U.S. based procurement arms, the equity stakes that exist under those arms and within higher echelons of corporations that are considered China SOEs. The solution also illuminates Chinese Defense contractors; arms dealers; security and surveillance companies; as well as who manages these entities, offering licensed users a deeper understanding of China government-controlled entities that is not otherwise listed in their public filings.Since Wire Digital Inc is the only sell of the WireScreen Subscription capable of providing the required software subscriptions to support the current DIU Platform.  WireScreen is the only data and analytics resource that provides insight into over a million China government connected global corporate entities, their interlocking relationships, and Beneficial Ownership, which are important factors when determining compromise of emerging technologies DIU’s portfolios.  DIU currently does not have insight into this valuable data, that can also benefit DIU stakeholders. WireScreen will fill this gap. Foreign Ownership, Control, and Influence (FOCI) concerns will also be identified via this capability’s details on Chinese mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures, not to mention much of the China based legal filing information.This procurement is being conducted in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.106-1(b)(1) – “Soliciting from a Single Source.”  The NAICS code utilized for this procurement is 541519, Other Computer Related Services, with a Small Business Size Standard of $30 Million.  The anticipated period of performance is for 12 months and two additional option years.  This notice of intent is NOT a request for proposals or quotations. Requests for copies of a solicitation in response to this notice will not be honored or acknowledged.