RFI_EVC Analytical Services_15F06725S000025.pdf

UNCLASSIFIED

FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

FINANCE AND FACILITIES DIVISION | PROCUREMENT SECTION

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) 15F06725S000025

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Enterprise Vetting Center (EVC) Analytical Support Services

DUE July 25, 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

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 EVC Analytical Support Services. The information gathered may be used to formulate acquisition strategies for competitive solicitations.

BACKGROUND

The purpose of this RFI is to gather input from qualified vendors to inform a potential recompete of a contract for analytical support services. These services are critical to supporting federal security and public safety objectives.

Specifically, the government seeks to identify capable vendors with experience, capacity, and technical expertise to conduct thorough vetting of individuals who are seeking federal employment, immigration benefits, access to restricted government facilities or greater-than-general access to special events (e.g. the Superbowl), or who may come in close proximity of the President of the United States.

The desired services include, but are not limited to:

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• Access, search, and review FBI systems to locate records identified to vetting request subjects

• Conduct in-depth research on individuals using Personally Identifiable Information (PII) to determine if additional records exist within agency databases or partner systems Identify and document associates of individuals who may pose national security threats

• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with internal agency offices to support research, clarify records, and ensure accuracy of findings

• Develop and submit written summaries and reports in accordance with SOPs, or close requests that do meet established reporting thresholds

• Redact sensitive or protected information from reports in compliance with relative laws, regulations, policies, court orders, and EVC SOPs

• Manage, review, and process work items in alignment with system-set priorities, maintaining first-in, first-out (FIFO) workflow when applicable

• Perform quality control reviews of documents prepared by other analysts for accuracy, clarity, and compliance with defined reporting standards

• Maintain accurate logs and documentation of all searches, determinations, and analyst judgements, including detailed notes justifying case decisions

• Maintain staffing to sufficiently meet metric and quality performance standards:

o Ninety percent (90%) of the contractor’s assigned work items shall be completed within thirty (30) days of assignment. The remaining ten percent (10%) shall be completed within ninety (90) days of assignment o Contractor personnel must complete work at a rate that meets or exceeds the government-identified hourly metric. The current standard is 1.4 work items per hour, but this benchmark is evaluated annually and may be adjusted by the government. This standard applies to both the individual contract employee and to the contractor’s overall performance o A minimum of ninety-eight percent (98%) of work items must pass the initial quality assurance review without requiring rework or

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Respondents should provide information on their organizational capabilities, technical approach, past performance on similar contracts, staffing model, and capacity to scale for surge operations.

This RFI is issued purely for market research and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. Responses will assist the government in refining its requirements and acquisition strategy.

CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATIONS

This RFI is open to all vendors for market research only to request input from potential providers of analytical support services to ensure the completion of both standard and high-priority vetting services in alignment with Executive Order (EO) 10450 and EO 13467.

The Government would like to know which firms can provide the analytical support services 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:

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Point of Contact:

Telephone:

Email Address:

Unique Entity Identifier:

Cage Code:

Facility Clearance (if applicable):

Applicable NAICS Codes:

Standard Business Size:

GSA Schedule or IDIQ:

NASA SEWP Contract:

CONTEMPLATED REQUIREMENT

The FBI's Enterprise Vetting Center (EVC), 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

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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.

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:

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Interested vendors are invited to submit written responses to this RFI that address their qualifications, capabilities, and experience in providing analytical support services consistent with the requirements outlined above.

1. Facility Clearance Level

2. Technical Capabilities

• A short description of vendor’s ability to provide the full range of analytical support and vetting services, including identity resolution, record attribution, derogatory information assessment, report writing, and coordination with field elements

• Tools or methodologies used to perform such services effectively and accurately

• Data security, privacy, and compliance measures

3. Relevant Past Performance

• Up to three (3) examples of similar federal or high-security contracts

• Description of services provided, client agency, contract value, and performance outcome

4. Additional Input:

• Comments or feedback on the draft requirements

• Recommended performance metrics or service level expectations

• Suggestions for improving efficiency, accuracy, or overall value of service

Submission Format and Deadline:

• Responses should be submitted in PDF format, not to exceed fifteen (15) pages (excluding cover letter and appendices)

• Submissions should be clearly labeled “RFI Response – EVC Analytical Support Services”

• All responses must be submitted via email with the subject line “15F06725S000025 EVC Analytical Support” to Tabitha Williams, tlwilliams8@fbi.gov and Kimberly Auvil, kauvil@fbi.gov no later than July 25, 2025 at 5:00 Eastern.

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