Web-Accessed Platform
ID: FA8307-25-R-0002Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8307 AFLCMC HNCK C3INSAN ANTONIO, TX, 78243-7007, USA

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER (R499)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/a43279c5f61147f9a7541f97ac1a9c35/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking information on subscriptions for a web-accessed platform that provides comprehensive business and market intelligence data. The platform must fulfill several key requirements, including the identification of Foreign Ownership, Control, and Influence (FOCI), access to private market data, expert analysis, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) scores, supply chain intelligence, and real-time global shipment activity reporting. This initiative is crucial for enhancing the Air Force's analytical capabilities and ensuring informed decision-making in procurement processes. Interested parties should submit their responses via SAM.gov or directly to the designated contacts, Ebonie Charles at ebonie.charles@us.af.mil or Chelsea Becerra-Coleto at chelsea.becerra-coleto@us.af.mil, as this Request for Information (RFI) is exploratory and does not guarantee future procurement commitments.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Ebonie Charles
    (954) 806-3240
    ebonie.charles@us.af.mil
    Chelsea Becerra-Coleto
    chelsea.becerra-coleto@us.af.mil
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    REQUEST FOR INFORMATION.pdf
    The Air Force is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) dated January 24, 2025, seeking input on subscriptions for a web-accessed platform that provides business and market intelligence data. This RFI is designed to gather information without committing the Government to contract any specific services. The key requirements include identifying Foreign Ownership, Control and Influence (FOCI), access to private market data, expert analysis, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) scores, supply chain intelligence, and real-time global shipment activity reporting. Additionally, the Government requires direct access to raw data without extra charges, individualized training for analysts, and a user-friendly online platform devoid of vendor equipment. Responses must be submitted via SAM.gov or directly to the designated Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer. This RFI is purely exploratory and does not guarantee any future procurement commitments.
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