RFI FNA-CPO-0126 - Data Verification and Validation Link Analysis Software Platform - AI Solutions for Network Performance Analytics and Data Validation.pdf

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Notice Number: FNA-CPO-0126 Title: Data Verification and Validation Link Analysis Software Platform – Artificial Intelligence (AI) Solutions for Network Performance Analytics and Data Validation NAICS: 541519 – Other Computer Related Services; Information Technology Value Added Resellers

Contracting Office Address First Responder Network Authority Chief Procurement Office 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive Reston, VA 20192

*Attachment* Draft Performance Work Statement

This is a Request for Information (RFI) Only. Requests for copies of a solicitation will not receive a response. The purpose of this notice is to obtain information regarding the availability and capability of qualified business sources. This notice is strictly for market research and information purposes only. Responses will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition method, including whether a set-aside is possible.

The First Responder Network Authority (hereafter referred to as the FirstNet Authority) is seeking responses from all responsible entities capable of fulfilling the requirement described herein. The contemplated NAICS code for this effort is 541519 – Other Computer Related Services; Information Technology Value Added Resellers.

This notice is for planning purposes only and is not a Request for Proposal (RFP)/Request for Quotation (RFQ) or an obligation on the part of the FirstNet Authority for conducting a follow-on acquisition. The FirstNet Authority does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this notice or otherwise pay for the information requested. No entitlement or payment of direct or indirect costs or charges by the FirstNet Authority will arise as a result of submission of responses to this notice and FirstNet Authority use of such information.

The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. No proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in response to this notice; however, the FirstNet Authority will recognize as restricted or proprietary data which is clearly marked as such.

Background and Purpose

The FirstNet Authority is an independent authority within the U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA). The FirstNet Authority was established under the Middle-Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 to ensure the deployment and operation of a interoperable Nationwide Public Safety Broadband Network (NPSBN) dedicated to public safety. The NPSBN supports mission-critical communications for first responders across all 56 U.S. states and territories.

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To enhance its data-driven decision-making capabilities, the FirstNet Authority is exploring the continued -

Validate and analyze carrier-provided network, cybersecurity and possibly crowdsourced data Predict performance trends and identify impairments Benchmark network quality against commercial carriers Integrate geospatial datasets (e.g., FCC coverage maps, GIS layers) Ensure compliance with privacy and cybersecurity standards

Objectives of this RFI

The FirstNet Authority currently operates an existing data analytics platform (i.e., Microsoft Azure database and Palantir Foundry) leveraging AI and correlation capabilities that support network performance analytics, data verification and validation, and oversight workflows. This platform includes Government owned data integrations, analytic workflows, and user-facing applications in active use. The Government seeks information from industry to understand how commercially available, FedRAMP Moderate compliant solutions would support sustainment, transition, reuse, and enhancement of existing capabilities, while minimizing operational disruption and technical risk.

The FirstNet Authority seeks to understand:

Commercially available, FEDRAMP Moderate compliant AI solutions applicable to network analytics Technical capabilities, scalability, and integration options to include various licensing and integration support structures Informal/Market research pricing for available solutions consistent with the Draft Performance Work Statement Novel approaches to transforming large-scale mobile data into actionable insights Data privacy, security, and compliance features Solution implementation timelines and cost models Industry best practices and innovative approaches Approaches for transitioning from an existing operational analytics environment, including reuse of Government owned data, analytics, and workflows

Questions Regarding This RFI

Questions regarding this RFI may be submitted, via e-mail, to Adam Powell at adam.powell@firstnet.gov. Questions are due by January 21, 2026 5:00 p.m. ET.

Response Instructions

All responsible business sources capable of providing the items/services described herein shall e-mail a response to Adam Powell at adam.powell@firstnet.gov. Responses are due by January 30, 2026 5:00 p.m. ET. Responses shall be limited to ten (10) pages in Adobe PDF or Microsoft Word format. The subject line of the e-mail response shall be “RFI Response – Data Verification

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Responses shall include the following information, at a minimum:

1) Company Information

a. Name of company authorized to provide items/services, along with their address and a point of contact for the company (title, name, phone number, and e-mail address).

b. The company’s primary NAICS and size classification (e.g., Small Business, Women-Owned Small Business, Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business).

2) Technical Capability

a. Narrative describing the requirement and specific description of capabilities to provide the items/services described herein. More specifically:

i. Description of AI platform(s) and key features

ii. Technical architecture and integration capabilities

iii. Data privacy and security measures

b. As described above, the solution must meet, at a minimum, FedRAMP Moderate requirements. Vendors shall describe current authorization status, authorizing agency if applicable, and expected timeline to authorization if not yet authorized.

c. Describe how the proposed solution would support reuse, sustainment, extension, or possible migration of existing Government owned data pipelines, analytic logic, dashboards, and workflows. Include how existing assets would be ingested or integrated, level of Government effort required, and any technical constraints.

d. If the company is a small business under the designated NAICS Code and a reseller of a respective solution, a brief narrative that describes the value-added services provided.

e. Describe data rights, analytic logic ownership, and Government rights to reuse, modify, and export data, models, and workflows developed under any subsequent contract should the Government elect to release a solicitation for this effort.

Further describe how data and analytics would be transitioned to another environment or solution at contract completion.

3) Relevant Experience

a. Description of past experience in AI-based analytics for telecommunications or public safety. More specifically, provide a listing of at least three current or prior completed contracts similar in scope to the requirement described herein. For each listing, vendors shall provide the following information:

i. Contract Number

ii. Client’s name and address

iii. Dollar value

iv. Period of Performance

v. Contract Scope Summary

vi. Case studies (if applicable)

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4) Implementation Plan

a. Estimated timeline and major milestones, including transition from an incumbent solution

b. Approach to onboarding existing data sources, analytics, and users

c. Risks and assumptions associated with transition

d. Support and training offerings

5) Pricing Information

a. Pricing structure (e.g. license-based, usage-based, etc.)

b. Cost breakdown for implementation, support, and maintenance

6) Contract Vehicles

a. Information on any GSA Federal Supply Schedules (FSS) or other Government-wide contracts through which the company offers these items/services, if applicable.

7) Miscellaneous Information

a. Any other relevant information that is not listed above, which the Government should consider.