Request for Information_Final.docx

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

The Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) is seeking information from industry to assist with the development and planning of a potential new requirement.

THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) NOTICE ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP). NO SOLICITATION IS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.

1. Overview: In an evolving and ever-increasing complicated technologically advanced environment, DISA is conducting market research into commercially available turnkey Wireless Intrusion Detection Systems (WIDS). The WIDS solution must continuously monitor the Radio Frequency (RF) spectrum and be capable of continuously scanning, detecting, geolocating, and alerting of unauthorized wireless emissions and Portable Electronic Devices (PEDs) for an entire facility. Expectations for this effort include a site validation survey, system engineering design supporting the DISA authority to operate (ATO) process, procurement and testing of all necessary components (hardware, software, etc.), installation services, system configuration, system testing & validation, and training services. The resulting system must provide security personnel with real-time situational awareness of the RF environment, effectively extending the physical security perimeter into the wireless domain to prevent unauthorized data transmission, bridging, or eavesdropping within high-security areas.

2. Scope of Effort: The scope of the effort includes the following:

a. Site Survey & Engineering Design Validation

b. System Procurement

c. System Installation

d. System Configuration

e. System Testing & Validation

f. System Training

3. Technical Characteristics: The fully comprehensive end-to-end WIDS must meet the following minimum requirements:

a. Frequency: System must continuously monitor the 70 MHz to 6 GHz radio frequency spectrum with full-spectrum visibility including but not limited to Wi-Fi (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax), Bluetooth, Bluetooth Low Energy, cellular ((GSM, CDMA, UMTS, LTE, 5G), and Internet of Things protocols (such as Zigbee and Z-Wave).

b. Monitoring: System must be 100% passive with zero RF emissions. System must comply with ICD 705 acoustic/RF shielding standards. System must provide 24/7 monitoring of the RF spectrum for the facility.

c. Power & Connectivity: System must hardwired. No wireless connectivity is authorized.

d. Threat Detection & Location: System must be able to immediately identify the room or zone that a device is in and individually distinguish a single device transmitting a radio frequency signal from surrounding devices. The location data must be displayed in real-time on a digitized, scaled 2D or 3D floorplan of the facility. System must simultaneously scan all radio frequencies and be able to detect both ends of Bluetooth pairing. The system must provide context enabling the Government to assign various levels of risk.

e. Air-Gapped Operation: The entire system must function at 100% capacity in a completely air-gapped offline environment. The system must not require a “cloud” connection or external telemetry “phone-home” capability for standard operations or threat detection.

f. Geofencing / Whitelisting – System must allow for custom geofenced zones and must be able to whitelist various devices.

g. Audit & Forensics – System must maintain a complete record of wireless activity with records going back at least 90 days prior.

h. System Availability: System must have a 95% uptime, excluding scheduled maintenance windows.

i. Compliance – Hardware must be Trade Agreements Act (TAA)-compliant and approved for use within Department of War National Security Systems. Must strictly adhere to National Defense Authorization Act Section 889 prohibitions.

4. Requested Information: DISA is requesting the following information be provided by respondents:

a. Corporate capabilities and clearances.

i. Company name and address

ii. Name of company representative and their business title;

iii. Small Business Socio-economic status (if small);

iv. CAGE Code;

v. Prime contract vehicles; to include ENCORE III, SETI, NIH CIO-SP4, NASA SEWP V, General Service Administration (GSA): OASIS, ALLIANT II, VETS II, STARS III, MAS (including applicable SIN(s), groups or pools), or any other Government Agency contract vehicle that allows for decentralized ordering;

vi. Facility clearance and your capacity to provide cleared personnel for engineering and installation tasks;

vii. CMMC level; and

viii. Original Equipment Manufacturer Certification Status.

b. Potential WIDS solution that meets the minimum technical characteristics described in paragraph 3; or

c. Any similar WIDS solution that meets five or more of the minimum technical characteristics described in paragraph 3. Deviations from the minimum requirements must be specifically listed.

RESPONSE GUIDELINES:

Interested parties are requested to respond to this RFI with a white paper. Submissions cannot exceed five (5), single spaced, 12-point type with at least one-inch margins on 8 1/2” X 11” page size. The response should not exceed a 5 MB e-mail limit for all items associated with the RFI response. Responses must specifically describe the contractor’s capability to meet the requirements outlined in this RFI. Oral communications are not permissible. SAM.gov will be the sole repository for all information related to this RFI.

Companies who wish to respond to this RFI should send responses via email no later than June 26, 2026, at 2:00pm EST to mallory.m.melosi2.civ@mail.mil and trevor.k.whitaker.civ@mail.mil.

INDUSTRY DISCUSSIONS:

DISA representatives may choose to meet with potential offerors and hold one-on-one discussions. Such discussions would only be intended to obtain further clarification of potential capability to meet the requirements, including any development and certification risks.

QUESTIONS:

Questions regarding this announcement shall be submitted in writing by e-mail to mallory.m.melosi2.civ@mail.mil and trevor.k.whitaker.civ@mail.mil. Verbal questions will NOT be accepted. Answers to questions will be posted to SAM.gov. The Government does not guarantee that questions received after June 12, 2026 at 12:00pm EST will be answered. The Government will not reimburse companies for any costs associated with the submissions of their responses

DISCLAIMER:

This RFI is not a RFP and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract. Responses will not be considered as proposals nor will any award be made as a result of this synopsis.

All information contained in the RFI is preliminary as well as subject to modification and is in no way binding on the Government. FAR clause 52.215-3, “Request for Information or Solicitation for Planning Purposes”, is incorporated by reference in this RFI. The Government does not intend to pay for information received in response to this RFI. Responders to this invitation are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI. This RFI will be the basis for collecting information on capabilities available. This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes. Proprietary information and trade secrets, if any, must be clearly marked on all materials. All information received in this RFI that is marked “Proprietary” will be handled accordingly. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned nor will receipt be confirmed. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this RFI are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract.