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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

FINANCE and FACILITIES DIVISION | PROCUREMENT SECTION

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)

DISCLAIMER:

THIS NOTICE IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL OR QUOTE. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY. THIS NOTICE IS FOR U.S BASED COMPANIES ONLY.

INTRODUCTION

Responses to this RFI may be used to formulate final requirements and/or to identify qualified vendors capable of meeting those requirements. The description below outlines preliminary requirements envisioned for Information Technology (IT) and Program support of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Insider Threat Office (InTO) Innovation, Technology, and Monitoring Unit (ITMU). The information gathered may be used to formulate acquisition strategies for competitive solicitations.

BACKGROUND

The objective of this notice is to poll the market for commercial, proprietary and nonproprietary software solutions from commercial entities to support the FBI requirements for an enterprise-wide endpoint persistent computer/digital solution capable of forensically watermarking documents, images, and email. Solutions must demonstrate compatibility with all FBI enclaves (to include air-gapped classified networks) and with a customizable watermark content/graphic. Customization must include ability to pull and display content such as unique user and computer identification information. Solution must also demonstrate capability for authorized user to subsequently read/extract watermark information.

CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATIONS

This RFI is open to small and large businesses solely for market research on potential providers of software solutions.

The Government would like to know which firms can provide the product for this contemplated requirement by identifying themselves and responding to this RFI. The Government requests the following information:

1. Company name and business size.

2. Provide evidence to show that your company can provide the requested services and/or products required (i.e. technical ability, personnel, and experience). Information provided shall be succinct and related to the requested information in this RFI. All submissions shall be unclassified.

3. Address whether your company has a GSA Schedule and if they are capable of providing these services on schedule. If able to provide the services on schedule, provide the schedule and SIN.

4. Any other assumptions, comments, concerns, and/or questions relating to the contemplated services.

REQUIRED INFORMATION

Contractor Legal/DBA Name:

Address:

Point of Contact:

Telephone:

Email Address:

DUNS Number:

Cage Code:

Facility Clearance:

Applicable NAICS Codes:

Standard Business Size:

GSA Schedule:

Other Schedules/Vehicles (if available):

CONTEMPLATED REQUIREMENT

FBI's Insider Threat Office (InTO) Innovation, Technology, and Monitoring Unit (ITMU) is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) to:

· Gather industry information on the enclosed requirements.

· Request information on any industry changes or improvements that the FBI should consider when looking to achieve products and capabilities that meet requirements and are compatible with the commercial environment.

· Request information on potential barriers to obtaining solutions that meet objectives needed to accomplish stated requirements. The areas of interest for contemplated requirements and scenarios are addressed below.

DISCLAIMER and RESPONSES THERE IS NO COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT TO ISSUE A SOLICITATION AS A RESULT OF THIS RFI. THIS IS BEING ISSUED SOLEY FOR INFORMATIONAL AND PLANNING PURPOSES AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICTIATION. IN ACCORDANCE WITH FAR 15.202(e), RESPONSES TO THIS NOTICE ARE NOT OFFERS AND CANNOT BE ACCEPTED BY THE GOVERNMENT TO FORM A BINDING CONTRACT. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL OR QUOTE. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.

NO PHONE CALLS WILL BE ACCEPTED. THE GOVERNMENT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REQUEST VIRTUAL DEMONSTRATIONS FROM THOSE RESPONDENTS BEST REPRESENTING THE REQUIRED CAPABILITIES WITHIN THEIR SUBMISSIONS. NOT ALL RESPONDENTS MAY RECEIVE A REQUEST FOR DEMONSTRATION. NO OFFERS WILL BE MADE AS A RESULT OF ANY DEMONSTRATIONS.

This RFI is for planning purposes only and shall not be considered as a request for proposal or an obligation on the part of the FBI to acquire and products or services. No entitlement to payment of direct or indirect costs or charges by the FBI will arise as a result of contractor submission of responses to this RFI or the FBI’s use of such information. The FBI reserves the right to reject, in whole or in part, any contractor’s input resulting from this RFI. Responses to this RFI will not be returned. The FBI may request demonstrations or request to test products after the review of proposals are completed. All questions regarding the RFI shall be in writing prior to submission date. The cost of responding to this RFI shall be exclusively borne by the contractor and no costs will be reimbursed by the FBI.

WHAT SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN YOUR RESPONSE

1. All interested parties shall submit capability packages in response to this notice.

2. Do submit succinct, thoughtful responses to the requirements/questions listed in this RFI.

3. Do submit comments that address the FBI's requirements, assumptions, conditions or contemplated approaches to this future acquisition.

4. Do submit information and suggestions that may encourage new, different, or innovative approaches that would result in products, solutions, and direct savings to the FBI.

WHAT SHOULD NOT BE INCLUDED IN YOUR RESPONSE

1. Do not submit proposals or offers.

2. Do not submit past performance information or general descriptions of corporate experience.

3. Do not submit requests to be considered for award or to be notified of a future solicitation.

4. Do not submit requests to be added to a mailing list or distribution list.

5. Do not submit questions or comments not related to this RFI.

6. Do not respond via telephone.

RFI SUBMITTAL INSTRUCTIONS:

RFI SUBMITTAL INSTRUCTIONS: The Government requests response to this RFI to be submitted via electronic means to the POC outlined below. Any request for clarification to this RFI are due by 12/5/2024 Noon Eastern to ensure response. The Government reserves the right to respond to questions provided after the deadline. Formal responses are due by 12/19/2024 Noon Eastern. Each submission shall not exceed 15 pages in length, including cover page, table of contents, and any other information. Submit RFI Information via email to the attention of:

Contracting Point of Contact: Brandon James Email: bmjames@fbi.gov