FBI TSC NoSQL Database
ID: FBI-TSC-NoSQLType: Sources Sought
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JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATIONFBI-JEHWASHINGTON, DC, 20535, USA

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https://sam.gov/opp/77ba45d96f474d21adb42491d2276d8f/view
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    The Department of Justice, specifically the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), is seeking qualified vendors for the renewal of its NoSQL database environment for the Terrorist Screening Center (TSC). The objective is to develop a NoSQL database that can efficiently integrate various data types, manage up to 50 terabytes of data, and support advanced functionalities such as geospatial visualization and compliance with FedRAMP ratings. This initiative is crucial for enhancing the FBI's screening capabilities and ensuring robust transaction and replication capabilities. Interested vendors are invited to submit their responses to the Request for Information (RFI) by November 27, 2024, and can contact Brandon James at bmjames@fbi.gov or Tyler Cutright at tbcutright@fbi.gov for further inquiries.

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    Brandon James
    bmjames@fbi.gov
    Tyler Cutright
    tbcutright@fbi.gov
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    RFI_TSC_NoSQL_11.6.docx
    The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) for the Terrorist Screening Center's (TSC) NoSQL Database requirements aimed at enhancing its screening capabilities through technology. This initiative seeks input from qualified vendors to gather industry insights for the development of a NoSQL database that can efficiently integrate various data types and support robust transaction and replication capabilities. Key mandatory requirements include the ability to manage 50 terabytes of data, support for geospatial visualization, flexible data extraction and loading, and compliance with Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) ratings. Optional requirements encompass advanced identity search functionalities and capabilities for handling large datasets with minimal latency. The RFI serves as a tool for market research and vendor identification, inviting submissions without constituting a solicitation or commitment for a contract. Responses are due by November 27, 2024, enabling the FBI to formulate competitive acquisition strategies based on the insights received.
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