FY24 Sources Sought Jodel.docx

DRAFT Sources Sought / RFI

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT REQUEST ONLY.

This sources sought is issued solely to determine potential sources for information and planning purposes – it does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. This sources sought should not be construed as a commitment by the Government for any purpose other than to gain the information requested for market research. The Government is not at this time seeking proposals and will not accept unsolicited proposals.

Respondees are advised that the Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this sources sought. Not responding to this sources sought does not preclude participation in any potential future RFP. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on the Contract Opportunities website (sam.gov). It is the responsibility of potential offerors to monitor this site for additional information pertaining to this requirement.

The purpose of this notice is to conduct market research, a continuous process for collecting and analyzing information about capabilities within the market to satisfy agency needs. The acquisition strategy has not yet been determined and market research results will assist the United States Space Force in determining the direction any acquisition will take.

Set-Aside Status Respondents to this notice must indicate whether they qualify as small business under NAICS 541611 (size standard: less than $24.5 million).

The requirement is to provide advisory and assistance services for social media monitoring of the application “Jodel” and other popular social media platforms used by United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) cadets. The contractor shall quickly and effectively coordinate with the Jodel to actively address posts that violate company policies and/or United States laws. The contractor shall be responsible for generating timely, detailed reports to allow USAFA leadership to act quickly and address violations. The contractor shall work with Jodel to identify Jodel users that violate United States laws. The contractor is encouraged and expected to use innovative approaches to efficiently and effectively accomplish PWS requirements in a timely manner, at reduced costs, and in a way which provides USAFA leadership the flexibility to address inappropriate uses of social media that are counter to good order and discipline.

The Government is seeking sources that have performed similar services to:

1. Provide supplies, equipment, personnel materials, supervision and other items and services necessary to conduct social media monitoring for USAFA.

1. Experience engaging with corporate leaders of various Social Media platforms to remove posts that violate the platform’s policies or law and identify malicious users.

1. Experience consulting with schools, universities and corporations on cyberbullying, social media use, and developing strategies to counter negative behavior on social media.

Provide capability statement and past performance examples that support you have performed similar services.

Provide your CAGE code, SAM unique number, and socio-economic categories.

Are you considered a Small Business? (less than $24.5 million) Are you able to meet the attached minimum requirements (included in PWS) for Jodel social media services? If not, what requirements are you not able to meet? What requirements should be included or excluded, if any? Any comments to the PWS.