58 -- On-Line Data Search

This serves as a notice of intent to procure on a sole source basis, with Choice Point Corporation, under their GSA schedule for subscription to their on-line public record search databases in support of consular fraud investigations both overseas and domestically by the Department of State Consular Affairs Bureau, Office of Fraud Prevention Programs. The resultant task order is projected to be for a six-month pilot project with an optional extension at the end of the pilot. The proposed procurement action is to provide access to public record search services to Consular Fraud Prevention Managers (FPMs) in 20 overseas posts and some CA domestic users. The contractor shall allow users to search thousands of publicly available records on American citizens and residents including driving records, criminal records, financial records, data on birth certificates and other government public records, in support of consular fraud prevention efforts. Any GSA holder that believes it can meet the requirements may give written notification to the Contracting Officer within ten days from the date of publication of this synopsis. All responsible sources shall respond by submitting a written narrative statement of capability, including detailed technical information and other technical information literature demonstrating the ability to meet the above requirements. Pricing data including GSA Schedule should be included. The response must be sufficient to permit agency analysis to establish a bona fide capability to meet the requirement. No telephone requests will be honored. This notice may represent the only official notice. If no responses are received, the Department of State will proceed with the sole source award with Choice Point Corporation.