FY25 RFI Cross Domain Solution.pdf

FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

FINANCE AND FACILITIES DIVISION | PROCUREMENT SECTION

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)

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Acquisitions Administrative Unit

According to FAR 15.201, requests for information (RFIs) may be used when the government does not presently intend to award a contract but wants to obtain price, delivery, other market information, or capabilities for planning purposes.

Responses to these notices are not offers and cannot be accepted by the government to form a binding contract. There is no required format for RFIs.

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Cross-Domain Cybersecurity Solution

5/2/2025

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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.

INTRODUCTION

The Department of Justice (DOJ), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is requesting information for available sources to provide comparable Cross-Domain Cybersecurity Solution hardware, software, professional services, appliances, and warranties/maintenance renewals on all the items listed in the separate attached Excel spreadsheet.

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 the Cross-Domain Cybersecurity Solution. The information gathered may be used to formulate acquisition strategies for competitive solicitations.

BACKGROUND

The FBI intends to identify new Cross-Domain Cybersecurity Solutions. The FBI’s IT infrastructure requires a cross-domain cybersecurity solution to prevent data breaches and securely share data across mission partners. The infrastructure is previously satisfied by Forcepoint/Everfox. The section below shall identify and define the capabilities:

Capabilities:

Software license, software maintenance (virtual), professional services to include onsite support and training (onsite and virtual). Below is a list of IT Service Management (ITSM) tools and Cross-Domain Cybersecurity solutions that are essential to operational required functions:

1) Trusted Thin Client (TTC)

2) High Speed Guard (HSG)

3) Trusted Gateway System (TGS)

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4) Trusted Print Delivery (TPD)

5) Diodes

6) WebShield

7) Professional Services (to include travel)

8) Integrated User Activated Monitoring (UAM) Platform.

9) Global Governments and Critical Infrastructure (G2CI) Custom Hardware Maintenance

10) Distribution Console Maintenance

Professional services which would include on/off-site personnel to provide expert advice and guidance to leverage the Cross-Domain Cybersecurity Solutions software to its fullest extent and trouble shoot any issues as issues arise.

The FBI requests capability statements of professional services companies with expertise in process design and implementation, particularly in the areas of Cross-Domain Cybersecurity solutions.

Section 508 requires that Government Agencies ensure that their software is accessible by those with disabilities. This requirement requires all products to be 508 compliant.

The products would need to be compatible with Unclassified Network (UNet), Secret Network (FBINet) and Top Secret (TS)/Sensitive Compartment Information (SCI) Network (Net) (SCINet) systems.

CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATIONS

This RFI is open to manufacturers related to the categories described in the background and Contractor Capabilities. This RFI is for market research only to request input from potential providers of the stated requirements.

The Government would like to know which manufacturers can provide the services and/or products 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 is listed on SAM.GOV and provide identifier number.

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4. Submit any possible GWAC the product is available on and if the Company has any authorized resellers.

5. 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 (if applicable):

Applicable NAICS Codes:

Standard Business Size:

SAM.GOV

GSA Schedule:

NASA SEWP Contract:

CONTEMPLATED REQUIREMENT

The FBI’s is issuing this RFI to:

Formulate final requirements and/or to identify qualified vendors capable of meeting those requirements.

Request information on requirements for an Enterprise License Agreement.

Request information on any industry changes or improvements that the FBI should consider when looking to achieve products and capabilities that meet requirements.

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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 summit cost estimate that will be utilized as part of the Market Research

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

5. 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:

All submissions shall be submitted electronically in Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint or PDF format. All information should be UNCLASSIFIED material only. Submissions shall not exceed twenty (20) one-sided 8 ½ x 11 pages. The pages shall have one-inch margins and font size must be at least 12-point font.

All questions must be sent via E-mail no later than April 18th and all questions will receive an answer by April 25th. All submissions should be e-mailed no later than 12:00 PM EST on May 2, 2025, to the below email, E-mail subject shall be labeled “Cross-Domain Cybersecurity Solution”.

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The cost of responding to the RFI shall be exclusively borne by the manufacturer submitting the information. No costs will be reimbursed by the government. The FBI makes no implied or in fact contract by issuing this RFI.

All clarifications, questions, and responses must be made via email. All questions regarding this RFI shall be in writing. No phone calls will be accepted. Phone messages will not be returned.

Submit RFI Information via email to:

Meredith Mcie E-mail: mkmcie@fbi.gov

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 15.201(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.