Internet Filtering

The state of West Virginia, specifically the Department of Arts, Culture, and History, Library Section, is seeking information from vendors regarding internet filtering services through a Centralized Request for Information (CRFI) process. The key requirements include the ability to work in an off-domain network environment, provide services to a minimum of 170 library sites with direct internet access, serve a minimum of 1,600 users, comply with the Children's Internet Protection Act, and adhere to NIST security standards. Vendors are requested to provide information on URL filtering categories, references, product demonstrations, pricing strategies, and installation and configuration strategies. The CRFI has a question deadline of August 8, 2024, and a response due date of August 15, 2024, with a bid opening scheduled for the same day at 1:30 PM EST.

The CRFI is focused on procuring internet filtering services for the West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture, and History, Library Section, across multiple jurisdictions, including Kanawha County and Charleston City. The response and any correspondence related to the CRFI are public documents and subject to public disclosure. The CRFI does not provide specific pricing terms, set-asides, incumbent information, or funding details, as it is an information-gathering exercise to assist the agency in developing the requirements for a future procurement related to internet filtering services.