The ability to immediately confirm information on birth certificates or death information through an electronic system, irrespective of the place or date of issuance, is crucial to the adjudication process.
ID: 19AQMM24SSCA-PPT-S-PPSType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

STATE, DEPARTMENT OFSTATE, DEPARTMENT OFACQUISITIONS - AQM MOMENTUMWASHINGTON, DC, 20520, USA

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/bff576bc8e6644d58f4655353268619e/view
Timeline
    Description

    Sources Sought STATE, DEPARTMENT OF The ability to immediately confirm information on birth certificates or death information through an electronic system, irrespective of the place or date of issuance, is crucial to the adjudication process. The Bureau of Consular Affairs (CA) is seeking a Total Small Business Set-Aside contractor to provide an additional tool for Fraud Prevention Managers to assist with the verification of birth and death information. This tool will allow passport agencies to interact with vital records offices nationwide and ensure the immediate confirmation of information on birth certificates or death information. The contractor will be responsible for developing and implementing an electronic system that can be used for this purpose. The place of performance for this contract is Washington, DC, USA. For more information, please contact Denise A. Williams at williamsda@state.gov or 2026743292.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Denise A. Williams
    (202) 674-3292
    williamsda@state.gov
    Files
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    NAPHSIS_RFI_Sources_Sought (1).docx
    SOW 11.13.23 - NAPHSIS - revised.docx
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