1.2.1-RFI Credit Reporting Posted.pdf

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) Credit Reporting

15 April 2025

A. BACKGROUND/PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR), has a requirement for Credit Reporting.

B. PURPOSE OF REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY. This RFI is issued solely for market research, planning and information purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a subsequent solicitation (Request for Quote (RFQ), etc.). This RFI does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service. ICE is not seeking quotes at this time. Further, ICE will not accept unsolicited quotes in response to this RFI. Participants in this market research are advised that the Government will not pay any costs incurred in response to this RFI. All costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the interested party's expense. Responses to this RFI will be used to identify potential sources, vehicles and set asides for specific small business classifications. Therefore, while not responding to this RFI does not directly preclude a vendor from participating in a future solicitation, not responding to this RFI could impact procurement decisions that affect a vendor’s ability to participate in future solicitation(s) as a prime.

The purpose of this Request for Information (RFI) is to assess the capabilities of small businesses that possess the necessary knowledge, skills, and expertise to fulfill the requirements detailed in the attached Statement of Work (SOW). Specifically, this RFI seeks to identify small business entities that can effectively provide Credit Reporting.

C. DESCRIPTION/SCOPE OF WORK

Please see the attached SOW for a description of the requirements. Interested Vendors are requested to provide information demonstrating their ability to perform the tasks outlined in the SOW and the following questions.

1. Please describe your organization's experience in delivering Tri-Bureau Credit Report solutions, including integration with Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion, Public Records (Civil Records), and Consent Based Social Security Verification (CBSV). Have you implemented or supported similar credit reporting solutions for federal agencies or large-scale enterprises? If so, provide examples including project scope, duration, and outcomes.

2. Provide a summary of your process and capabilities for delivering Credit Reports that meet the required elements outlined in Section 6 of the SOW. For example, the systems, software, etc., utilized by your company to accomplish this work.

3. Describe your ability to protect SPII by obtaining an Authority to Operate (ATO) and Fed Ramp certification. If you have a Fed Ramp certification, please provide the Fed Ramp number.

4. Are you currently listed on a GSA Schedule that includes Tri-Bureau Credit Report services or related capabilities (e.g., data services, identity verification)? If so, please provide the GSA contract/schedule number, expiration date, SINs and any recent task orders related to credit report services.

5. Indicate whether your company qualifies as a small business, and if so, specify the category (e.g., WOSB, SDVOSB, 8(a), HUBZone).

D. RESPONDING TO THIS RFI

Interested vendors should submit a response to both Kelsey.D.Nelson@ice.dhs.gov no later than Tuesday, 22 April 2025 by 5pm ET. Responses should be limited to a MAXIMUM of 3 pages.

Please include “RFI RESPONSE OPR Credit Reporting - (Company Name)” in the subject line of your email and provide your electronic submission in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

mailto:Kelsey.D.Nelson@ice.dhs.gov