Request for Information for Natively Integrated Digital Security Platform (NIDSP)
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 1019530631
- Agency
-
Office of Acquisition Management
Department of State
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541519 Other Computer Related Services
- Place of performance
- Rosslyn, Virginia, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Department of State's Office of Acquisition Management is conducting market research through this Request for Information to identify commercial vendors capable of providing a Natively Integrated Digital Security Platform (NIDSP). The Department seeks a proven Commercial-Off-the-Shelf (COTS) solution that encompasses physical, software-defined, and cloud-based firewall and digital security capabilities to support their global diplomatic mission objectives. The platform must deliver advanced firewall capabilities with deep learning threat detection, cloud-delivered security services, supply chain security management, and support for multiple file types and protocols. Vendors must demonstrate federal deployment experience, compliance with security standards including FIPS 140-2/3 and post-quantum security requirements, and capability to identify and prevent emerging threats including AI-driven attacks. Responses to this RFI are due by August 22, 2025 at 3:00 PM ET, with submissions limited to 21 pages covering company information, capability assessment, and past federal experience.
This procurement opportunity does not include any set-aside designations and is open to all qualified vendors. The solution must support the Department of State's extensive global infrastructure consisting of 300 sites and 275 missions worldwide. The RFI does not specify potential award values, budget ranges, or identify any current incumbents, as this represents the initial market research phase of the procurement process. Vendors must provide comprehensive responses demonstrating their ability to deliver reliable, effective, and proven security solutions that enable secure internal and external network connections with robust security and continuous monitoring capabilities. The procurement falls under NAICS code 541519 for Other Computer Related Services and PSC code 7A21 for IT and Telecom Business Application Software.
Notice text
This Request for Information (RFI) is issued as market research to determine industry’s capabilities to provide a proven Commercial-Off-the-Shelf (COTS) natively integrated digital security platform (NIDSP), inclusive of physical, software-defined, and cloud-based firewall and digital security solutions. The solution must provide a commercially proven base platform with an integrated suite of add-on products that allow State to maintain network and digital device security in various forms and use cases. State requires a reliable, effective, and proven NIDSP solution that provides secure internal and external network connections, robust security, and continuous monitoring, which is vital for effective execution of State’s diplomatic mission objectives. Additional specific capability requirements are enumerated in Part 2 of this RFI.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| NIDSP RFI Revised 08132025.pdf |
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