The Marine Corps Installations National Capital Region's Regional Contracting Office has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for a Social Networking Site (SNS) tool to support the Deputy Commandant Information's Cybersecurity Team. This RFI seeks feedback on a draft Statement of Work (SOW) as part of market research to identify potential vendors and capabilities. The goal is to obtain an automated COTS solution for monitoring and managing social media impersonation threats to protect USMC personnel's reputations. The requirements include functionalities for discovering, reporting, and removing fraudulent accounts across various platforms, customized reporting, and a remediation process for identified threats. Vendors are invited to provide information on their capabilities, experience, and insights to help shape the final solicitation. Submissions should be sent by November 8, 2024, and proprietary information must be clearly marked. This RFI reflects the government’s proactive approach to cybersecurity and safeguarding its online presence against impersonation and malicious activities.
The Deputy Commandant Information C4 Compliance Branch is seeking a Commercial-Off-the-Shelf (COTS) automated Social Networking Site (SNS) tool to combat impersonation and malicious activities targeting U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) leadership online. The tool aims to efficiently discover, report, and eliminate fraudulent social media accounts impersonating General Officers (GOs) and Senior Executive Service (SES) personnel, thereby protecting the integrity and security of the Marine Corps Enterprise Network (MCEN). The solution must be able to query multiple social media platforms, provide a comprehensive dashboard for account management, and support filtering and reporting functionalities. Essential capabilities include identifying and remediating malicious accounts, tracking trends related to USMC, and ensuring timely reporting and intervention. A Service Level Agreement requires technical support during business hours, with specifics on system uptime and maintenance notifications. The government anticipates acquiring up to ten subscriptions/licenses to fulfill its cybersecurity objectives, emphasizing the imperative of safeguarding personnel privacy and reputation in a digital landscape where impersonation poses significant threats. This initiative reflects broader governmental efforts to enhance cybersecurity protocols and protect key officials from malefactors in the social media environment.