Request for Information- Detect and Redaction Services (PPI)
ID: RFI040ADV-25-R-0008Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT PUBLISHING OFFICEUNITED STATES GOVERNMENT PUBLISHING OFFICEAcquisition ServicesWashington, DC, 20401, USA

NAICS

Software Publishers (513210)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION/APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SOFTWARE AS A SERVICE (DA10)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/a41c2f133fbb4b79b0ab402455f0300b/view
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    Description

    The United States Government Publishing Office (GPO) is seeking industry input for a Request for Information regarding Detection and Redaction Services, with plans to issue a Full and Open solicitation for an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. The primary objective is to identify and redact high-impact Personally Identifiable Information (PII) from various digital formats, including PDFs and images, to ensure compliance with privacy regulations while maintaining the integrity of government publications on the GovInfo platform. This initiative underscores the GPO's commitment to balancing transparency in government publications with the protection of individual privacy rights. Interested parties can direct inquiries to primary contact Jasmin Webb at jwebb@gpo.gov or secondary contact Tawanda Mizelle at tmizelle@gpo.gov, with the expectation of a detailed proposal submission following the solicitation release.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Jasmin Webb
    (202) 704-1348
    jwebb@gpo.gov
    Tawanda Mizelle
    (202) 512-0238
    tmizelle@gpo.gov
    Files
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    Attch 2- CLIN_IDIQ_Structure RedactionServices.docx
    The government file outlines a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the systematic discovery and redaction of Personally Identifiable Information (PII) from digital documents submitted by the Government Publishing Office (GPO). It consists of a series of Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) specifying services required for PII detection and management. Primary tasks include discovering high-impact PII in various file formats (e.g., PDFs, JPEG2000, and CSVs), analyzing potential false positives, and subsequently redacting identified PII from the documents. The deliverables include the provision of fully redacted documents that retain original properties, and the maintenance of folder structure throughout the process. Optional services include custom content redaction beyond high-impact PII and utilizing GPO's GovInfo API for seamless content processing. This RFP demonstrates the federal government's commitment to safeguarding sensitive information while adhering to regulatory compliance through careful data management practices.
    RedactionServicesIDIQSOW_11062024.pdf
    The document outlines a Request for Proposals (RFP) issued by the U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) for a five-year Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract focused on the detection and redaction of Personally Identifiable Information (PII) from government publications. The contractor is tasked with identifying and redacting high-impact PII from various digital formats, including PDF and image files, that may be published online through GPO's GovInfo platform. The scope includes handling potentially sensitive information while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards regarding privacy and data security. Key responsibilities of the contractor include managing project tasks remotely, providing quality assurance, and ensuring safe file transfer via secure methods like SFTP. The contractor must also facilitate rework within specified time frames for any non-compliant deliveries. The document emphasizes GPO’s commitment to publicly accessible digital content while safeguarding individual privacy rights, pointing to the dual objectives of transparency and protection in governmental publications.
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