DCSA_RFI_INSB25_Public Record Data.pdf

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency

Continuous Vetting Public Record Data

Background

THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATIN (RFI) issued by the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) for Market Research purposes only. As permitted by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 10 “Market Research”, and FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the U.S. Government to form a binding contract. This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes; it does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Quote (RFQ), or a promise to issue an RFP or RFQ. DCSA is not at this time seeking proposals, and as such responders are advised that the Government will not pay any cost incurred in response to this RFI.

All costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the responding party’s expense. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFP or RFQ. All responses to this request become the property of the Federal Government and will not be returned.

The mission of DCSA is continuously ensuring a trusted federal, industrial and affiliated workforce, and enabling industry’s delivery of uncompromised capabilities by leveraging advanced technologies and innovation. DCSA is responsible for conducting the majority of Background Investigations (BI) for the Federal Government to support suitability, national security clearances, and regulatory investigations. BIs are required to determine an individual’s eligibility for access to classified information, assignment to or retention in positions with sensitive duties, or other designated duties requiring such investigations.

As part of Personnel Vetting Reform and pursuant to Executive Order (EO) 13467, EO 13764, 10 U.S.C.

1564b, the Federal Investigative Standards, and Section 925 of Public Law 115-91, DCSA requires extensive consolidated and extensive public record information for the screening and vetting of trusted individuals requiring access to systems, facilities, personnel, information, or operations of the Federal Government.

DCSA is looking for authorized industry partners to meet this potential need and will accept responses from businesses of all sizes.

Overview of Requirements

DCSA’s Adjudication and Vetting Services (AVS) has the potential need for consolidated and extensive criminal, financial and public record information necessary to help DCSA more effectively use data to satisfy its personnel vetting mission and supports the Trusted Workforce. Specifically, DCSA is seeking potential Vendors who are capable of providing access to automated record datasets to public records for the purpose of monitoring trusted individuals enrolled in Continuous Vetting (CV).

DCSA is seeking information from Vendors who can provide and perform the following general services:

1. Provide public record data access via a web interface gateway to search the trusted CV population.

2. Provide accounts and access on the contractor’s web interface gateway to the DCSA personnel and support personnel requiring access.

3. Highly accurate identity resolution to match subjects with their information in data sets.

4. Provide data and assist DCSA with the initiation and integration of supplemental credit and financial information that is Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) compliant and provide any additional credit and financial data that is non-FCRA compliant to include deliquent debt provided by courts. Ensure the credit and financial information related inquiries will not affect the credit scores of the individuals subject to the requests (soft hit).

5. Provide data and assist DCSA with the initiation and integration of the following data:

a. Demographic information including all names, aliases, address history, Driver’s

Licenses, Social Security Number, date of birth, relatives and associates, email addresses, phone numbers, motor vehicle registrations, and deceased records.

b. Asset information consisting of property, property capital gains indicators; and,

c. Derogatory information consisting of civil and criminal records: arrest, current jail bookings, conviction, and sex offender information. Derogatory financial records: bankruptcies, foreclosures, judgments, and tax liens.

6. Due to the requirement for continuous monitoring, database access and the alert service shall be available 24x7, 365 days per year

7. Provide engineering analysis and data support to ensure integration of the product into the National Background Investigation Services (NBIS) systems, including the sub-system, Mirador.

Proposed NAICS and PSC: DCSA will accept recommendations from industry regarding both the NAICS and PSC for this potential effort.

The NAICS code contemplated for this requirement is 561450 Credit Bureaus. This particular NAICS code has a size standard of $41.0M. The PSC contemplated for this requirement is DA10 – IT and Telecom

In order to make a determination for a small business set-aside, two or more qualified and capable small businesses must submit responses that demonstrate their qualifications. Responses must demonstrate the company’s ability to perform in accordance with the Limitations on Subcontracting clause (FAR 52.219- 14).

RFI Details: This RFI is issued solely for informational and planning purposes – it does not constitute an RFP or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. This RFI does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. Further, DCSA is not at this time seeking proposals and will not accept unsolicited proposals.

Responders are advised that the U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI; all costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the interested Vendor’s expense. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFP, if any is issued.

Requested Information:

Interested Vendors are requested to respond to this RFI no later than 11:00 AM EST on 21 February 2025 by emailing Mr. Michael Mitchell at michael.s.mitchell.civ@mail.mil and Ms. Heather Bushouse at heather.m.bushouse.civ@mail.mil. Verbal questions will not be accepted. DCSA will respond to questions at its discretion. The Government will not respond to further questions regarding the anticipated date of solicitation release.

Proprietary information and trade secrets, if any, must be clearly marked on all materials. All information received that is marked “Proprietary” will be handled accordingly. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned. All Government and Contractor personnel mailto:michael.s.mitchell.civ@mail.mil mailto:heather.m.bushouse.civ@mail.mil.

reviewing RFI responses will have signed non-disclosure agreements and understand their responsibility for proper use and protection from unauthorized disclosure of proprietary information as described 41 USC 423. The Government shall not be held liable for any damages incurred if proprietary information is not properly identified.

Responses shall include the following information, at a minimum:

1. Entity Information

a) Vendor Name

b) Primary Point of Contact (POC)

c) Address

d) Phone Number

e) Unique Entity Identifier (UEI)

f) CAGE Code

g) POC email

h) Business Website

2. Business Type

Provide the economic business classifications you would potentially solicit under along with an updated capability sheet.

3. Contract Vehicles

Provide any contracting vehicles a future DCSA contract award may be placed against.

4. NAICS and PCS Code Recommendations

Provide confirmation if the existing codes are sufficient or recommend new codes.

5. Requirements Response

Interested Vendors are requested to provide white paper responses outlining possible technical solutions, capabilities, and cost/schedules, existing contracts where this service is available (e.g. GSA Schedule contract) related to the above-mentioned requirements.

All correspondences should include the subject line: “DCSA – RFI – INSB – 25– Public Record Data – (Vendor name)”

6. Formatting

Please provide all responses in a searchable .PDF format. The cover page of the response shall include the company name, Unique Entity Identifier, CAGE Code, address, point of contact including phone number and email address, as well as the business size status of the responding company. There is no specified format for the white paper, but they shall be limited to no greater than 20 pages.

Vendor follow-on meetings: DCSA representatives may or may not choose to meet with potential Vendors. Such meetings would only be intended to obtain further clarification of potential capability to meet the requirements.

Summary: This is a RFI only to identify sources that can provide the services pertaining to the subject requirement. The information provided in the RFI is subject to change and is not binding on the Government. DCSA has not made a commitment to procure any of the items discussed, and release of this RFI should not be construed as such a commitment or as authorization to incur costs for which reimbursement would be required or sought. All submissions become Government property and will not be returned.