D--FWS OFFICE OF LAW ENFORECEMENT - WEB-BASED DATA PL

Amendment / Modification

This amendment serves two primary purposes:

• To issue the Government's responses to all questions submitted in connection with the solicitation.

• To provide an updated version of the "Information Technology Baseline Compliance Contract Guidelines" document. The updated version specifically highlights Sections 4.0 and 5.0, which are the only applicable sections for this requirement.

• The "Information Technology Baseline Compliance Contract Guidelines" document has been updated.

• The solicitation closing date and time remain unchanged from amendment 001: April 23, 2026, at 5:00 PM Eastern Standard Time.

• All other terms and conditions of the solicitation remain unchanged.

• Period of Performance: 05/01/2026 to 04/30/2027

• Contracting POC: Lorenzo Aragon

• E-Mail: lawrence_aragon@ios.doi.gov

• Phone: 505-248-6627

Amendment / Modification

This amendment serves as the Government's response to all questions submitted by vendors regarding the solicitation. It also provides an updated version of the "Information Technology Baseline Compliance Contract Guidelines" document, specifically highlighting Sections 4.0 and 5.0 as the only applicable sections.

• The "Information Technology Baseline Compliance Contract Guidelines" document has been updated. Sections 4.0 and 5.0 are specifically noted as relevant.

• The solicitation closing date and time remain unchanged from amendment 001, which is April 23, 2026, at 5:00 PM Eastern Standard Time.

• All other terms and conditions of the solicitation remain unchanged.

• The period of performance is from 05/01/2026 to 04/30/2027.

Amendment / Modification

• The purpose of this amendment is to extend the posting period to allow additional time to finalize the Q&A for this request. A second amendment will be issued after the Q&A is complete, which will provide detailed responses to all questions received.

• The solicitation end date has been extended to April 23, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST.

• The Period of Performance has been updated to 05/01/2026 to 04/30/2027.

• Solicitation end date

• Period of Performance

• The proposal deadline has been extended to April 23, 2026.

• Contracting POC: Lorenzo Aragon

• E-Mail: lawrence_aragon@ios.doi.gov

• Phone: 505-248-6627

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This Request for Quotation (RFQ) from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) Office of Law Enforcement (OLE) seeks a web-based data platform to support inspections and investigations of civil and criminal wildlife violations. The platform will be used to access public and proprietary data for developing investigations, identifying patterns, confirming identities, and proactively identifying officer safety situations.

• Platform: Web-based, Microsoft-compatible, no additional software/hardware required.

• Functionality: Account administration, intuitive user experience, flexible search capabilities, 24/7/365 technical support, online training, printable user manuals, operates within a cybersecure environment.

• Data Coverage: Access to 10,000+ public and proprietary sources, including social media, real-time arrest/incarceration data, criminal records, global watch lists, and comprehensive business reports (UCC filings, parent/subsidiary info, bankruptcies, liens, judgments, affiliations).

• Person Data: Includes names, aliases, SSNs, driver's license info, dates of birth/death, email addresses, phone numbers, address info (with photos, property owners), property records, relatives/associates, vehicle registration, professional licenses, weapon/hunting permits, voter registrations, and person-level bankruptcies/liens/judgments.

• Usage: Up to 33,000 search transactions per year, with no restrictions on concurrent users. Government reserves the right to increase quantity.

• Security: Data encryption, continuous monitoring, multifactor authentication (MFA), annual security reviews, comprehensive incident/breach response program.

• Technical: IPv6 compatibility, compliance with NIST standards, and cybersecurity requirements.

• Contract Type: Firm-fixed price.

• Period of Performance: One (1) 12-month base year, plus four (4) 12-month option years, and a possible 6-month extension.

• Questions Due: Wednesday, April 8, 2026, 12 PM EST.

• Quotes Due: Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 5 PM EST, via email to lawrence_aragon@ios.doi.gov.

• Quote Format: Two volumes: Volume I - Technical (Factors 1 & 2, max 30 pages) and Volume II - Pricing (Factor 3).

• Evaluation Factors: Technical understanding of SOW, Past Performance, and Price. Award will be made to the responsible vendor whose quote is most advantageous, with non-pricing factors and price holding equal importance.

Not specified in this document.

• The solicitation incorporates numerous FAR clauses related to commercial items, cybersecurity, privacy, accessibility, records management, and other compliance requirements.
• Vendors are encouraged to offer discounted prices. The government intends to award without discussions, but reserves the right to conduct discussions if necessary.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a Web-Based Data Platform service. The government is seeking quotations for this service, which includes a base year and multiple option years.

• The core service is a "Web-Based Data Platform."

• The service is quantified by the number of transactions, with specific limits for each period.

• Base Year: Up to 33,000 transactions.

• Option Year 1: Up to 33,000 transactions.

• Option Year 2: Up to 33,000 transactions.

• Option Year 3: Up to 33,000 transactions.

• Option Year 4: Up to 33,000 transactions.

• Optional 6-Month Extension: Up to 16,500 transactions.

• The period of performance for the base year is May 1, 2026, to April 30, 2027.

• Option Year 1: May 1, 2026, to April 30, 2027.

• Option Year 2: May 1, 2028, to April 30, 2029.

• Option Year 3: May 1, 2029, to April 30, 2030.

• Option Year 4: May 1, 2030, to April 30, 2031.

• Optional 6-Month Extension: May 1, 2031, to October 31, 2031.

• Quotations must be submitted to the issuing office (Block 5a) on or before close of business on April 15, 2026, at 17:00 ED.

• The RFQ is not an order, and submitted quotations are not offers.

• If unable to quote, indicate so and return the form.

• The government is not committed to paying costs incurred in preparing the quotation.

• This RFQ is marked as "IS NOT A SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE."

• The point of contact for information is Lorenzo Aragon at 505-248-6627 or lawrence_aragon@ios.doi.gov.

• Applicable Federal, State, and local taxes should be included in the schedule.

• Standard Form 18 (Rev. 6/1995) is used for this RFQ.