Diplomatic Security Credit Reporting Services and Credit Verifications
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 19AQMM25N0098
- Agency
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Office of Acquisition Management
Department of State
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 518210 Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services
- PSC
- Not on record
- Place of performance
- Arlington, Virginia 22209, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of State Office of Acquisition Management is seeking credit reporting and verification services for its Diplomatic Security division. The pre-solicitation notice aims to identify qualified sources capable of conducting comprehensive credit history checks that assess financial responsibility and potential risks. Technical requirements include generating detailed credit reports within 30 minutes of request, utilizing data from major credit bureaus, and presenting a consolidated tri-merge credit history view that incorporates international activities. The notice, posted on January 23, 2025, with responses due by February 6, 2025, is designed to gather information about potential vendors' capabilities and qualifications. The government will use the submitted information to determine vendor suitability and potentially develop an acquisition strategy, with responses potentially informing future solicitation requirements.
No specific set-aside categories are currently designated, though the notice indicates openness to small businesses, including HUBZone, service-disabled veteran owned, 8(a), veteran owned, woman owned, and small disadvantaged businesses. The current contractor for these services is LexisNexis Special Services, Inc., operating under NAICS code 518210 for Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services. Responding organizations must provide secure electronic interfaces with industry-standard encryption and data protection protocols, capable of delivering credit reports that clearly explain critical terms and meet government standards. While the pre-solicitation notice does not commit to a specific contract award or budget, it emphasizes the importance of comprehensive, secure, and rapidly deliverable credit verification services. Respondents are advised that their submissions will be used for evaluation purposes and potential future solicitation development.
Notice text
The purpose of this notice is to obtain information regarding the availability and capability of qualified sources; whether they are small businesses; HUBZone small business; service-disabled veteran owned small businesses; 8(a) small businesses; veteran owned small businesses; woman owned small businesses; or small disadvantaged businesses; their size classification relative to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for the contemplated acquisition. Be advised that acquisition strategy and set-aside decisions may be made based on the information provided in response to this RFI.
Credit Verifications
Technical Requirements: Conducting credit history checks to assess financial responsibility and identify any potential financial risks. The credit history reports must clearly explain critical terms (e.g., R1 for good standing, I9 for severe delinquency etc.) and adhere to government standards. Reports should include data from major credit bureaus and present a consolidated tri-merge view of credit history, incorporating international activities where relevant. The target requires providing reports within 30 minutes of each request through a secure electronic interface. Security measures should include industry-standard encryption and data protection protocols. Current Vendor: LexisNexis Special Services, INC.
*THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS. This notice is for information and planning purposes only and does not commit the Government to any contractual agreement. This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract or pay for the information provided in response. The Government reserves the right to use the information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. Any organization responding to this notice should ensure its response is complete and sufficiently detailed to allow the Government to determine the organization’s qualifications to perform the work. Respondents are advised that the Government is not obligated to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents concerning any information submitted. After a review of the responses received, a pre-solicitation synopsis and solicitation may be published on SAM.gov. However, responses to this notice will not be considered adequate responses to a solicitation.
CONFIDENTIALITY. No proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in your response. The Government reserves the right to use any non-proprietary technical information in any resultant solicitation(s).
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