InQuest

The Florida Department of Commerce (COM) has identified a need to retain the Sandbox subscription and maintenance support product that is used to protect data and information systems utilized by the COM Reemployment Assistance (RA) Program. This procurement aims to indirectly address fraud by ensuring claimant data is not leveraged for identity theft and third-party fraud. The Sandbox tool is expected to generate actionable reports faster and with more accuracy than the current solution, thereby improving the efficiency and effectiveness of incident response capabilities and leading to potential cost avoidance. The state and local contract opportunity involves the Florida Department of COM, Leon County, and the City of Tallahassee. The contract is for a one-year term, with the single source provider being InQuest, LLC located in Arlington, VA.

The procurement does not appear to have any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The incumbent vendor is InQuest, LLC, and the contract value is not explicitly stated, though the improved efficiency and cost avoidance are noted as key objectives. The procurement timeline includes a posting date of November 15, 2023, and a due date of December 10, 2023, with no mention of any additional submission requirements, site visits, or bidders' meetings.