Top Level Domain (TLD) Registry Management Services
ID: 1331L525RFI017125Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFOFFICE OF THE SECRETARYDEPT OF COMMERCE ESOWASHINGTON, DC, 20230, USA

NAICS

Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services (51929)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER (R499)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/3eb97c1cdd904b4f8d5c417b17d03894/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Commerce, specifically the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), is seeking industry input for the management and maintenance of the .us Top Level Domain (usTLD) Registry through a Request for Information (RFI). The procurement aims to modernize the existing Statement of Work (SOW) while focusing on key areas such as combating DNS abuse, enhancing registrant data privacy, enforcing nexus requirements, and promoting children's online safety through the kids.us domain. This initiative is crucial for ensuring the effectiveness and security of the usTLD, which plays a significant role in the U.S. digital infrastructure. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their feedback and capabilities by February 7, 2025, with questions due by January 24, 2025. For further inquiries, contact Jacqueline Brown at jbrown4@doc.gov or 202-316-2730.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Jacqueline Brown
    (202) 316-2730
    jbrown4@doc.gov
    Blen Gabriel
    bgabriel@doc.gov
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    New SOW Synopsis 2025-01-17 CLEANED 4pm.pdf
    The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) is revising the Statement of Work (SOW) for the management and maintenance of the .us Domain (usTLD). This modernization seeks industry feedback on key updates while retaining essential elements like a fixed-price contract that does not require funding from the government. The Contractor will earn fees from applicants for .us domain registrations. Key areas of focus include enhancing measures to combat DNS abuse, improving privacy for registrant data, enforcing the nexus requirement, and exploring the use of the kids.us domain for children's online safety. Additionally, NTIA is considering updates to multistakeholder engagement and security commitments. Overall, NTIA aims to solicit input on these critical issues to better serve the Internet community in the U.S., ensuring that the usTLD remains effective and secure. This initiative embodies the federal effort to enhance digital infrastructure while addressing emerging challenges in internet governance.
    usTLD RFI 2025-01-17 CLEANED 4pm (002).pdf
    The Department of Commerce's Shared Services Procurement Office issued a Request for Information (RFI) to solicit industry input on the management and maintenance of the .US domain's Top Level Domain (TLD) Registry. The RFI seeks to modernize the Statement of Work for these services and outlines an anticipated two-year base contract with four two-year options. Interested respondents are invited to submit their feedback, capabilities, and previous experience related to the requirements. Specifically, the government is interested in proposed strategies for achieving the objectives outlined in the draft Statement of Work, familiarity with market solutions, and potential risks to contractor performance. Responses should be limited to 15 pages and must include detailed vendor information. The deadline for questions is January 24, 2025, and for submissions, February 7, 2025. The confidentiality of shared information is emphasized, indicating that the government will not disclose proprietary information, while reserving the right to utilize non-proprietary insights for future solicitations. This RFI aims to engage industry feedback to refine the acquisition strategy and potentially schedule an industry day for further discussion.
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