USDA, APHIS, BRS eDiscovery Legal Document Review Solutions

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Biotechnology Regulatory Service (BRS) is seeking industry input for information related to existing Cloud based eDiscovery document review subscriptions. The Program is looking to review existing subscriptions which may be able to assist the BRS in producing administrative records for litigation purposes. Sources Sought Objective: To gather industry information regarding Cloud based eDiscovery document review subscriptions which are currently in the market place. This Sources Sought is NOT seeking software nor products; only services. BRS is organizationally located under USDA APHIS. BRS, implements the APHIS regulations for certain genetically engineered (GE) organisms that may pose a risk to plant health. The APHIS coordinates these responsibilities along with the other designated Federal Agencies as part of the Federal Coordinated Framework for the Regulation of Biotechnology. Given BRS regulates emerging technologies, the agency is often involved in litigation. The basic key technical features needed are: - House records internally for Cloud based access by BRS users. - It must be compatible with EnCase load files. - User friendly search features. - Ability to review and redact encrypted documents. - Retain metadata from native files. - De-duplicate documents, near duplicate documents, and email chains. - Create searchable indices and privilege logs. - Customize redaction and bates stamping capabilities. - Permit multiple users. - Ability to review documents for multiple production needs simultaneous. - Has reporting features. - Export production in multiple formats. - Security controls for protecting Personally Identifiable Information (PII) - Meet 508 mandates for People with Disabilities All interested market sources are encouraged to respond with the following information: - Name of contractor representative including point of contact (name, address, telephone number, and email). - Title and description of eDiscovery document review subscription that demonstrates its ability to meet the required key features. Please also include any publication demonstrating features. - Type of entity the system supports (Federal or State government, academic, commercial, or other). Please include contact names. - List of existing General Services Agency (GSA), Federal Supply Schedules (FSS) or other Government-wide vehicle that offers the proposed service. Sources responding to this posting are responsible for appropriately marking any information that is proprietary in nature. This is NOT a Request for Proposal (RFP) therefore, no proposals will be accepted. No contracts will result from any submission to this posting. The Government will NOT award a contract based on the information received; nor will the Government reimburse participants for information submitted. Information requested is strictly voluntary and is for informational and for planning purposes only. Responses must be emailed to: Estela.M.Diaz@aphis.usda.gov. Please include "USDA, APHIS, BRS eDiscovery Legal Document Review Solutions" in the subject line. No telephone communication will be accepted. Sources responding to this notice will not be entitled to the results