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Digital Analytics for Countering Foreign Adversarial Propaganda
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The Department of State’s Office of Policy, Planning, and Resources for Public Diplomacy (R/PPR) is conducting a Request for Information (RFI) to gather insights from qualified technology and data providers on solutions aimed at analyzing and countering foreign adversarial propaganda, including that from both state and non-state actors. The focus is on enhancing capabilities to access and analyze open-source data, identify influence networks involved in adversarial propaganda, perform digital media forensics such as deep fake detection, and assess how activities in the information environment correlate with real-world behavior. Any proposed solutions must comply with applicable laws and regulations and meet FedRamp security standards. This RFI, identified by solicitation number 19AQMM26NDACFAP and categorized under the NAICS code 518210, is informational only and does not guarantee a future solicitation or contract award. Responses are due by June 3, 2026, and must be submitted online via Microsoft Forms rather than email. Vendors are instructed to provide concise answers limited to 800 words or fewer per question. The department is seeking input solely for evaluation purposes to better understand available technological capabilities and does not currently accept formal proposals through this process. The point of contact for this RFI is Mary DiAngelo at the Department of State in Washington, D.C.
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NAICS
Place of Performance
Washington, DC, USASet-Aside
Timeline
Submission Closed
Organization & Contact Information
Full Description
The Office of Policy, Planning, and Resources for Public Diplomacy (R/PPR) is seeking information from qualified technology and data access providers regarding solutions for analyzing foreign adversarial propaganda from state and non-state actors. The Department is interested in solutions that enhance its ability to access relevant open-source data, identify adversarial propaganda influence networks, conduct digital media forensics including deep fake detection, assess linkages between activity across the information environment and real world behavior, while ensuring compliance with all applicable statutes and regulations. Must be FedRamp compliant.
The full list of current requirements for the SaaS is attached. This is a Request for Information only and does not constitute the promise of a future solicitation. The Government will not accept proposals in response to this RFI.
Vendors must submit their RFI responses via Microsoft Forms here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/g/JP9C02BTYd
Vendors should be as succinct as possible in their response entries for each question (800 words or less).
The Contracting Officer will not accept email responses to this RFI.