Public Safety and Violence Prevention Research on the Use of Privacy-Enhancing Technologies and Drivers to Online Radicalization
ID: 70RSAT24R00000046Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OFOFFICE OF PROCUREMENT OPERATIONSSCI TECH ACQ DIVWASHINGTON, DC, 20528, USA

NAICS

Computer Systems Design Services (541512)

PSC

GENERAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY R&D SERVICES; GENERAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY; APPLIED RESEARCH (AJ12)

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https://sam.gov/opp/f9219886b6b2471fa54cc7768c4e1672/view
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    Description

    The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is planning to award a sole source contract to OpenMined for research on privacy-enhancing technologies and their role in online radicalization, as part of the Christchurch Call Initiative on Algorithmic Outcomes (CCIAO). The objective is to develop and refine software infrastructure that enables the study of the impacts of algorithms on users' online experiences while ensuring user privacy and system security. This initiative is crucial for understanding and countering the drivers of terrorism and violent extremism online, aligning with commitments made by the U.S. Government and international partners. Interested parties may express their capabilities to Jennifer K. Koons at jennifer.koons@hq.dhs.gov by September 18, 2024, at 2:00 PM Eastern, as this notice is for informational purposes only and not a request for competitive proposals.

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    Jennifer K. Koons
    jennifer.koons@hq.dhs.gov
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