Request for Information 70RSAT25RFI000001 for DHS Public Access Data Repository for DHS Peer-Reviewed Journal Scientific Data

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of Procurement Operations has issued a Request for Information (RFI) seeking industry input for developing a specialized data repository to store and share scientific digital data from DHS-funded peer-reviewed publications. Specifically, the RFI targets a customized DHS Storefront that will allow for the storage, management, and public dissemination of research outputs. The repository will be designed to provide programmatic access through an open-source application programming interface (API), enabling DHS users and publishers to deposit and ultimately make datasets publicly available. The contractor selected will need to utilize their existing data publishing platform and storage capabilities, with an explicit requirement to avoid handling classified, sensitive, or personally identifiable information. The effort is being led by the DHS Science and Technology (S&T) Directorate's Office of Enterprise Services (OES) Knowledge Management Office (KMO).

The primary objective of this RFI is to identify a contractor capable of maintaining, curating, and building a robust data repository that supports comprehensive research data management. Contractors must submit responses no longer than 10 pages by January 21, 2025, at 3:00 PM EST, addressing their corporate expertise, capabilities, and responding to specific government questions. The repository must support large file sizes up to 5TB, provide data visualization capabilities, assign metadata and digital object identifiers, and ensure compliance with FAIR principles. Eligible contractors will need existing data publishing infrastructure and the ability to provide help desk support, implementation services, and ongoing maintenance. The period of performance is one year with a potential one-year option, with all work to be conducted at the contractor's site. Key requirements include ensuring Section 508 compliance, following specific security protocols, and demonstrating capabilities in long-term data sustainability, authentication, provenance tracking, and quality assurance.