D--FWS OFFICE OF LAW ENFORECEMENT - WEB-BASED DATA PL
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) Office of Law Enforcement (OLE) is soliciting quotations for a web-based data platform to support investigations of wildlife violations. This platform requires access to extensive public and proprietary data sources. The solicitation is not a small business set-aside. Quotations are due by April 23, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST.
Purpose & Scope
The FWS OLE requires a web-based data platform to enhance inspections and investigations of civil and criminal wildlife violations. The platform will enable users to access over 10,000 public and proprietary data sources, including social media, real-time arrest/incarceration data, criminal records, global watch lists, and comprehensive business and person-level reports. Key functionalities include intuitive user experience, flexible search capabilities, 24/7/365 technical support, and online training. The platform must be Microsoft-compatible, require no additional software/hardware, and operate within a cybersecure environment, adhering to NIST standards and cybersecurity requirements.
Key Requirements
- Platform: Web-based, Microsoft-compatible, no additional software/hardware.
- Functionality: Account administration, intuitive UX, flexible search, 24/7/365 technical support, online training, printable user manuals.
- Data Coverage: Access to 10,000+ public and proprietary sources, including social media, real-time arrest/incarceration data, criminal records, global watch lists, comprehensive business reports (UCC filings, bankruptcies, liens, judgments), and extensive person data (names, aliases, SSNs, driver's licenses, addresses, relatives, vehicle registration, professional licenses, weapon/hunting permits, voter registrations).
- Usage: Up to 33,000 search transactions per year, with no restrictions on concurrent users.
- Security: Data encryption, continuous monitoring, multifactor authentication (MFA), annual security reviews, comprehensive incident/breach response program, IPv6 compatibility, NIST compliance.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-fixed price.
- Period of Performance: One (1) 12-month base year (May 1, 2026 – April 30, 2027), plus four (4) 12-month option years, and a possible 6-month extension (May 1, 2031 – October 31, 2031).
- Set-Aside: This is not a small business set-aside.
- Product/Service Code: DH10 - Platform Delivered As A Service For Databases And Middleware.
Submission & Evaluation
- Questions Due: Wednesday, April 8, 2026, 12 PM EST.
- Quotations Due: Wednesday, April 23, 2026, 5:00 PM EST.
- Submission: 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 the Statement of Work, 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. The government intends to award without discussions but reserves the right to conduct them.
Additional Notes
This solicitation incorporates numerous FAR clauses. Vendors are encouraged to offer discounted prices. An amendment extended the posting period to finalize Q&A, with a second amendment expected to provide detailed responses.