T1616 Data Access Services: Web-based Investigative and Locator Data

The State of New Jersey, through the Department of the Treasury's Division of Purchase and Property, is seeking quotes for T1616 Data Access Services, specifically web-based investigative and locator data services for statewide using agencies and cooperative purchasing participants. The procurement aims to secure up to two contracts for research, investigative, and locator data services designed to support investigations, screening of persons and firms, and news research. The solicitation encompasses three service categories: basic and advanced services, ad-hoc and high-volume interface batch processing, and transactional rate access, with bidders encouraged to bid on multiple categories. Key deliverables include providing web-based research platforms with comprehensive data access capabilities, supporting investigative processes across state agencies. The bid solicitation outlines a three-year contract term with options to extend for two additional one-year periods. Critical dates include an Electronic Question and Answer period due by September 13, 2024, and a final quote submission deadline of March 19, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Evaluation criteria will likely include technical capabilities, security practices, pricing structure, and compliance with the comprehensive Security Due Diligence Questionnaire.

The contract opportunity includes a small business subcontracting set-aside goal, indicating a preference for diverse vendor participation. Bidders must complete numerous standard procurement forms, including Ownership Disclosure, Iran Investment Disclosure, and Subcontractor Utilization Plan. The procurement appears to be open to various business types, with specific attention to minority and women-owned businesses. While no incumbent vendor is explicitly named, this appears to be a re-procurement of an existing contract for data access services. Pricing will be structured through a tiered monthly flat-fee approach, with additional considerations for batch processing fees and transactional percentage discounts. Although specific budget ranges are not detailed, the comprehensive nature of the solicitation suggests a significant contract value that would be attractive to specialized data service providers. Vendors must demonstrate robust security protocols, financial stability, and the capability to provide comprehensive investigative and locator data services across multiple government agencies.