eDiscovery Software Solution for USACE
ID: W912HQ26S0002Type: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW4LD USA HECSAALEXANDRIA, VA, 22315-3860, USA

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Computer Systems Design Services (541512)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/139d59fe236e4e849cb57fa273d240ac/view
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    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is seeking information from industry regarding the provision of a cloud-based eDiscovery Software as a Service (SaaS) solution for its Corps of Engineers Automated Legal System (CEALS). The anticipated contract will require a web-based platform that meets Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) cybersecurity accreditation at FedRAMP IL4, IL5, and IL6 levels, and must support approximately 725 personnel in various legal and administrative actions, with advanced functionalities such as data processing, integration with existing systems, and AI-driven review capabilities. Interested vendors are invited to submit a capability package by 10:00 AM ET on November 14, 2025, to the primary contacts, Giorgiana Chen and Doug Pohlman, via the provided email addresses. This sources sought announcement is part of market research and does not constitute a commitment by the Government to award a contract.

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    A.02.12 eDiscovery Cloud SaaS.pdf
    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) requires a cloud-based eDiscovery Software as a Solution (SaaS) for its Corps of Engineers Automated Legal System (CEALS). This Single Award Task Order Contract (SATOC) seeks a web-based platform with Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) authorization to operate in IL4, IL5, and IL6 environments. The solution must be compatible with existing forensic collection tools or have collection capabilities, supporting approximately 725 legal and non-legal USACE personnel for various litigation and administrative actions. Key requirements include DISA cybersecurity accreditation at FedRAMP IL4, IL5, and IL6, the ability to share unclassified data with non-DoD users, and advanced eDiscovery functionalities such as data processing, integration with matter management systems via APIs, advanced redaction, and data extraction from diverse sources. The SaaS must also offer customizable workflows, AI-driven review capabilities (TAR 1.0 and 2.0), email thread analysis, concurrent user support for 350 users, litigation hold management, and robust reporting and auditing features. The contract has a one-year base period with four option years. The contractor will provide technical support, software installation assistance, perpetual licensing for 125 concurrent users or 600 individual licenses, software maintenance with updates and bug fixes, and online training. All personnel must comply with stringent security requirements, including AT Level 1 training, background checks, E-verify, and adherence to Privacy Act and information disclosure regulations.
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