ContractSources Sought

Digital Analytics for Countering Foreign Adversarial Propaganda

DEPARTMENT OF STATE 19AQMM26NDACFAP
Response Deadline
Jun 3, 2026
14 days left
Days Remaining
14
Until deadline
Set-Aside
No Set aside used
Notice Type
Sources Sought

Contract Opportunity Analysis

The Department of State’s Office of Policy, Planning, and Resources for Public Diplomacy is seeking information from technology and data access providers for digital analytics and secure browsing capabilities to help counter foreign adversarial propaganda. The requested solutions should support analysis of open-source and social media data, identification of influence networks, digital media forensics including deepfake detection, assessment of links between online activity and real-world behavior, and secure web browsing with managed attribution for open-source research. Important requirements include FedRAMP compliance, global internet access, encryption, audit logging, near-real-time querying with translation, narrative visualization, tailored dashboards, and user-friendly interfaces with support. This is a Request for Information only and does not constitute a solicitation or accept proposals, and vendors must submit responses through the specified Microsoft Forms link rather than by email, with concise answers of 800 words or less per question.

Classification Codes

NAICS Code
518210
Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services
PSC Code
DA10
IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION/APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SOFTWARE AS A SERVICE

Solicitation Documents

2 Files
RFI_Analytics_Support_Countering_Foreign_Adversarial_Proganda.docx
Word36 KBMay 19, 2026
AI Summary
The Department of State's Office of Policy, Planning, and Resources for Public Diplomacy (R/PPR) issued a Request for Information (RFI) for digital analytics solutions to counter foreign adversarial propaganda. The Department seeks technology and data access providers offering solutions for analyzing propaganda from state and non-state actors. Key requirements include accessing and analyzing global digital/social media data, identifying influence networks, conducting digital media forensics (including deep fake detection), assessing linkages between online activity and real-world behavior, and ensuring FedRAMP compliance. The RFI emphasizes capabilities for near-real-time querying with translation, narrative visualization, customized data curation, integrated quantitative/qualitative analytics, link analysis, tailored monitoring dashboards, and user-friendly interfaces with comprehensive support. This RFI is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation.
RFI_Managed_Attribution_Secure_Browsing.docx
Word35 KBMay 19, 2026
AI Summary
The Department of State's Office of Policy, Planning, and Resources for Public Diplomacy (R/PPR) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to identify technology solutions for secure web browsing and managed attribution. The Department seeks to protect its IT infrastructure from cyber threats while conducting open-source research and maintaining compliance with regulations. Key requirements include the ability to securely browse the internet, manage online signatures for anonymity, access global internet sources, and audit user activity. The RFI also emphasizes robust data encryption, comprehensive audit logs, and a user-friendly interface with adequate support. This RFI is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation for a contract. Interested parties are requested to submit company overviews, proposed solutions, implementation details, and case studies to assist the Department in understanding available technologies and best practices.

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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Solicitation PostedMay 18, 2026
amendedLatest AmendmentMay 19, 2026
deadlineResponse DeadlineJun 3, 2026
expiryArchive DateJun 18, 2026

Agency Information

Department
DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Sub-Tier
STATE, DEPARTMENT OF
Office
ACQUISITIONS - AQM MOMENTUM

Point of Contact

Name
Mary DiAngelo

Place of Performance

Washington, District of Columbia, UNITED STATES

Official Sources