RFI Questions and Answers.xlsx
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This file is a Questions and Answers document compiled for the Data Management Solutions Request for Information (RFI) issued by the Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Investigation Headquarters Division. The document contains finalized answers to vendor inquiries submitted in response to the RFI, with the Q&A compilation completed and uploaded as of May 19, 2026. The RFI solicitation number is RFI-Data-Management-Solutions and is classified as a pre-solicitation opportunity, indicating this phase precedes formal competitive bidding.
The document serves as a reference resource for potential vendors seeking clarification on the RFI requirements and the associated Product List. Vendors are required to use the provided Question and Answer Template for any submissions of additional inquiries. The compilation of finalized answers reflects the government's effort to provide transparency and consistent information to all interested parties during the information-gathering phase, which typically informs the development of a subsequent formal solicitation for data management solutions.
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| RFI Questions and Answers Template-Data Management Solutions.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
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| Data Management Solutions-Product List for RFI.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet |
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Sheet1
| QUESTION | ANSWER |
| The RFI states, "All responses shall be submitted electronically in Microsoft Word or Portable Document Format (PDF) format and shall not exceed 15 pages." Does this page count exclude cover sheet and table of contents? | Yes, the cover sheet and table of contents are excluded from the 15 page limit. |
| Will this requirement be competed exclusively through GSA MAS, or will other contract vehicles (e.g., ITSSS-2, NASA SEWP) be considered for award? | In addition to GSA, NASA SEWP will be considered. |
| Is the Government anticipating a single award BPA/IDIQ or multiple awards? | Both are options for this award. |
| What is the anticipated small business set-aside designation, if any, for this acquisition? | At this stage, no set‑aside determination has been made. The decision will depend on the results of the market research. |
| Will the Government consider responses from teaming arrangements where the prime holds the GSA Schedule and subcontractors provide specialized product expertise (e.g., mainframe, TRIRIGA, SPSS)? | Yes |
| For Requirement 1 (NFC payroll integration), is the Government seeking a COTS product replacement, custom integration services, or both? | Both |
| For the dual-enclave requirement (Secret/Air Gap and Unclassified), will contractors be required to maintain a Facility Clearance at a specific level prior to award? | If contractor is working onsite than a clearance will be required. |
| Is the TRIRIGA implementation currently operational, and is the scope limited to O&M and licensing, or does it include new configuration and deployment? | Yes, the scope does include new config and deployment |
| For the systems assessment deliverable, is the Government expecting an independent assessment from a vendor with no existing product relationships, or may respondents propose solutions inclusive of their own products? | Both |
| Is the Government targeting an award date aligned with the October 1, 2026 transition priority noted in the RFI? | No, the award date is November 30th 2026. |
| In the section entitled, "See Attached Product List", the Government has provided a list of current systems, products, services, capabilities, and concepts of operation needed to meet stated requirements. Is this the list of legacy products, systems and services that the new Enterprise Data Solution will need to integrate with and work alongside? | This is the list of products that are currently being utilized. Seeking sytems that can intergrate as well as open to comparable solutions to their own products |
| In the section entitled, "See Attached Product List", the Government has provided a list of current systems, products, services, capabilities, and concepts of operation needed to meet stated requirements. Is it the Government's intent to consolidate existing systems (e.g., TRIRIGA, SPSS, Aspera, etc.) into the new unified Enterprise Data Solution, or to enable interoperability across them? | The government is seeking solutions to both. |
| In the section entitled, "Performance Standards", the Government has appropriately stated that all analyses are objective, evidence-based, and free from conflicts of interest. Is it the Government's intent that a vendor-agnostic company will provide an independent assessment of viable Enterprise Solutions for Data Management, which the Government will then make a decision on the solution and the vendor would then perform oversight and independent validation & verification of the agile implementation of the FBI-selected optimal solution? | This will be dependent on the stakeholder need. |
| Can the Government confirm this is a new requirement? If not, who is the incumbent vendor? | This is not a new requirement. No previous contract information will be provided. |
| Can the Government confirm this requirements is coming out of FFD in support of the broader Enterprise Data Solution that would need to get implemented across the Bureau? If not, what division is this requirement coming out of? | The requirement is for an Enterprise wide solution and not specific to one division. |
| To assist vendors in understanding the Government's intent with this RFI and potential procurement action, will the Government confirm that the vendor responsibiities for this potential acquisition include but are not limited to: assessing the current landscape and architecture of tools, recommending a tool to satisfy the techncial data solution requirements, and supporting the eventual acquisition of the solution rather than providing a product and the subsequent implementation of that product to satisfy the data solution? | Yes the vendor should assess the current architechture and reccommend a tool(s) that satisfies the technical requirements |
| Can the Government clarify whether it anticipates separating any follow-on implementation or product acquisition from the scope of this effort to preserve the independence of the assessment and avoid potential Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI) concerns for firms that may also provide software or integration services? | |
| The Government will comply with FAR Subpart 9.5 regarding Organizational Conflicts of Interest, including measures to avoid impaired objectivity or unequal access to information. | |
| Does the Government intend for this RFI's requirements to focus on integrating existing data sources, migrating data to a new environment, or both? | The govenments focus is on migrating data to a new environment but open to both solutions |
| Is the October 1, 2026 deadline intended for completing the transition to the new technology, or for delivering the transition strategy? | For delivering the strategy |
| Can the Government confirm whether this RFI's requirements includes establishing or modernizing secure data exchange capabilities with both the National Finance Center (NFC) and the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA)? | Yes the government is open to solutions for both. |
| Given that CJIS manages numerous data exchanges and integrations with external partners across the FBI, can the Government clarify whether CJIS has any responsibilities or roles within the scope of this RFI’s requirements? | The requirement is for an Enterprise wide solution and not specific to one division. |
| Does ELAMU anticipate scaling this solution beyond the IBM products that are currently listed within the RFI and expand the scope to support the full enterprise? | Yes |
| What level of of detail does the FBI expect for the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) modeling at the RFI stage? | The FBI does not have an anticipated level of detail with regards the the TCO |
| What solution is currently in use today to manage product license agreements? | Current license management activities are performed through a combination of existing contract management, asset management, and procurement support processes. |
| Will this solution be deployed across multiple enclaves and, if so, which ones and will there need to be connectively across enclaves? | This solution will be deployed across multiple enclaves (Unclassified, Secret, and Top Secret). There could possibly be a need for connectivity across enclaves. |
| Could you please confirm whether this is considered a new requirement? If not, would it be possible to provide the incumbent contractor, contract number, and contract value? | This is not a new requirement. No previous contract information will be provided. |
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