This is an indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract for the purchase of internet and cybersecurity data subscriptions for the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The services will support open-source intelligence (OSINT), including social media searches and processing from license plate reader (LPR) tools. The goal is to identify investigative threats and meet the needs of a diverse OSINT user base, in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies. Electronic invoicing through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) is required. All Information and Communication Technology (ICT) supplies and services must meet Section 508 accessibility standards. Contractors must not divulge or publish information related to the contract award or performance without prior written consent from the FBI. Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI) rules apply. Contractors must distribute whistleblower information to their employees. Personnel security requirements, including background investigations, are stringent, with specific rules for non-U. S. citizens and access to DOJ IT systems. Contractors must comply with all DOJ security policies and procedures for information and systems. Cloud computing services require FedRAMP authorization and an Authorization to Operate (ATO). Security is a pass/fail evaluation criterion for proposals.
The input does not explicitly state a delivery deadline for the services or products. The FBI requires vendors to submit invoices electronically through the IPP system, with final invoices due 30 days after the end of the period of performance. The bid notice states offer due date local 7. for solicitation information call: 8. offer due date, with the date **** provided. This is the offer due date, not a delivery deadline.
The bid notice mentions that payment will be made by code (block 18a) and that invoices must be submitted electronically through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). It also states that invoices must be submitted at least monthly but no more than bi-weekly, and final invoices must be submitted 30 days after the end date of the period of performance. The clause FAR ****, Prompt Payment, is incorporated by reference, but specific terms are not detailed in the provided text.
The input mentions that security is a criterion in the evaluation of proposals, and the security proposal will be evaluated as pass/fail. Failure to receive a passing evaluation will disqualify the proposal package. However, the overall award criterion is not explicitly stated.
The input details extensive personnel security requirements, including background investigations (Public Trust Investigation - PTI, Tier 1, 2, 4, and reinvestigations), citizenship and residency requirements, and identity proofing. For IT systems, contractors must comply with various security standards like FISMA, NIST, and FedRAMP. Specific clauses like doj03 (Personnel Security Requirements for Contractor Employees) and doj05 (Security of Department Information and Systems) outline these requirements in detail.
The input mentions that public disclosure of information without prior FBI approval could result in financial penalties or a termination for default of the contract. It also states that failure by the company to fully comply with security requirements due to willful misconduct or a lack of good faith may result in serious sanctions, including possible termination.
