RFI_Analytics_Support_Countering_Foreign_Adversarial_Proganda.docx

Department of State 19AQMM26NDACFAP Request for Information

Request for Information (RFI) Office of Policy, Planning and Resources for Public Diplomacy Digital Analytics for Countering Foreign Adversarial Propaganda

1. Introduction The Office of Policy, Planning, and Resources for Public Diplomacy (R/PPR) is seeking information from qualified technology and data access providers regarding solutions for analyzing foreign adversarial propaganda from state and non-state actors. The Department is interested in solutions that enhance our ability to access relevant open-source data, identify adversarial propaganda influence networks, conduct digital media forensics including deep fake detection, assess linkages between activity across the information environment and real world behavior, while ensuring compliance with all applicable statutes and regulations. Must be FedRamp compliant.

2. Purpose This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes. It does not constitute a solicitation or a promise to issue a solicitation in the future. Responses to this RFI will assist the Department in understanding available technologies, industry capabilities, and best practices for implementing an open-source digital analytics solution that meets the Department’s needs.

3. Desired Capabilities Respondents are requested to provide information on solutions that address the following requirements:

A. Data Access to Digital and Social Media Sources

· Ability to access and analyze global digital and social media data sources to identify adversarial propaganda narratives and promulgators.

· Ability to query digital and social media data sources in near-real time with built-in language translation services.

· Ability to visualize and track narratives across foreign information environments.

· Ability to customize and curate data sources per client requirements.

· Ability to train new users and troubleshoot issues, as needed.

B. Digital and Social Media Data Analytics

· Integrated quantitative and qualitative analytics tools within the data access platform, to include digital network analysis, narrative propagation networks, AI-enabled forensic image analysis, deep fake detection, and synthetic media detection.

· Capability to conduct link analysis between digital domains and real-world events to assess relationships and impacts between domains.

· Ability to create tailored monitoring dashboards to track specific narratives, hashtags, accounts, or online networks.

· Ability to customize and develop new analytic tools per client requirements.

E. User Experience and Support

· Intuitive, user-friendly interface for client.

· Availability of training materials and user support during and after implementation.

· System availability and technical support in line with industry best practices.

· Staff/support account flexibility

4. Response Instructions Interested parties are requested to submit a written response that includes the following:

· A brief overview of the company and relevant experience with social and digital media access and analytic solutions.

· A description of the proposed solution and how it meets the desired capabilities outlined above.

· Details on implementation approach, training, and support services.

· Case studies or references from similar projects, if available.

· Estimated timelines for implementation or access.

· Any additional information, recommendations, or innovative features that may benefit the Department.

5. Submission Details Respondents must submit their answers in the forms link here:

https://forms.cloud.microsoft/g/JP9C02BTYd

6. Disclaimer This RFI is for informational purposes only and does not obligate the Department to issue a solicitation or award a contract. The Department will not reimburse respondents for any costs incurred in preparing or submitting a response to this RFI.

Source Selection Information – See FAR 2.101 and 3.104