Nfusion Subscription Service (or equal)
ID: FDA-RFI-126534Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFFOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATIONFDA OFFICE OF OPERATIONSSilver Spring, MD, 20993, USA

NAICS

Other Computer Related Services (541519)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - SECURITY AND COMPLIANCE PRODUCTS (HARDWARE AND PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) (7J20)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/d83b633fbad249e48b180c27a55d1ade/view
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    Description

    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), is seeking sources for the Nfusion Annual Subscription Service, which includes geo site access, either as a brand name or an equivalent product. The primary objective is to procure 25 concurrent licenses for Nfusion to enable up to 175 investigators to conduct secure and anonymous online research, which is critical for the FDA's Office of Criminal Investigations in enforcing laws related to FDA-regulated products. The service must meet specific cybersecurity requirements, including malware immunity and compatibility with FDA IT systems, while also providing maintenance and technical support throughout the contract duration. Interested parties are encouraged to submit capability statements by April 25, 2025, and should direct any inquiries to Robert Waite at robert.waite@fda.hhs.gov.

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    Robert Waite
    robert.waite@fda.hhs.gov
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    FDA-RFI-126534.pdf
    The document outlines a Statement of Work for the procurement of Nfusion Annual Subscription Service by the FDA's Office of Criminal Investigations (OCI). The OCI, responsible for enforcing laws related to FDA-regulated products, is emphasizing the need for a secure online research tool to support its cyber operations. The objective is to acquire 25 concurrent licenses for Nfusion, allowing up to 175 investigators to conduct anonymous online research without detection via sophisticated tracking methods. Requirements include malware immunity, secure desktop functionality, oversight analytics, and compatibility with the FDA’s IT systems. The Contractor must provide maintenance and technical support throughout the contract, detailing past performance information and firm qualifications. This market research seeks responses from small businesses but is open to any interested parties, with a focus on identifying contractors capable of delivering these specific cybersecurity capabilities to enhance the OCI's operational effectiveness. The submission deadline for capability statements is April 25, 2025.
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