Enterprise Virtualization and Data Management Platform
ID: RFI-07232025Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATIONFBI-JEHWASHINGTON, DC, 20535, USA

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/da3817a5034645a1953ef469eb9df878/view
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    Description

    The Department of Justice, specifically the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), is seeking information for an Enterprise Virtualization and Data Management Platform through a Request for Information (RFI). The objective is to identify commercial software solutions that offer modular capabilities to address the FBI's complex data management and security needs, including the ability to interconnect servers for high-performance computing workloads and ensure high reliability and redundancy. This initiative is crucial for modernizing the FBI's data management infrastructure, which currently includes approximately 9,471 virtual machines and various operating systems, while also requiring remote consulting services and on-site support from personnel with security clearances. Interested vendors should submit their capability packages electronically by August 13, 2025, at 3:00 PM EST, and can contact Tyler Cutright or Harriett Williams for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Tyler Cutright
    tbcutright@fbi.gov
    Harriett Williams
    hlwilliams2@fbi.gov
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    Questions and Answers.pdf
    This RFI from the FBI seeks information for an Enterprise Virtualization and Data Management Platform. The FBI is not currently using Tanzu, VCF Edge, VDI, or SRM on-premise, though some VMs in SCOP use SRM. They utilize Dell 760c and R640s servers, with 70,486 cores, and are working to determine current utilization. The environment has 26 on-prem VMs and zero containers or VDI users. The FBI intends to link servers for High-Performance Computing workloads, specifically Kubernetes/OpenShift, but not for VDI. They anticipate storing 50 TB of mission-related data. Log, SIEM, and visualization data volumes are unknown as they are not on-prem. The FBI has existing VMware personnel and is open to training. Services will be performed at Clarksburg, WV, and Pocatello, ID, with high availability required. The RFI aims to gather knowledge on modernization, security, scalability, interoperability, and reliability, with no current migration timeline or intent to coexist with the new platform. They currently have approximately 9,471 VMs and 1,125 physical hosts across COP, SNDV, and VDI environments. The FBI uses Windows Server (2019, 2022, 2025), RHEL 9, Debian, Ubuntu, Windows 10/11, Cisco, and Photon appliances.
    RFI Enterprise Virtualization and Data Management Platform.pdf
    The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Finance and Facilities Division, Procurement Section, has issued a Request for Information (RFI) RFI-07232025 for an Enterprise Virtualization and Data Management Platform. This RFI, released on July 23, 2025, is for informational and planning purposes only and is not a solicitation for proposals or a commitment to award a contract. The FBI seeks to gather market information on commercial software for an Enterprise Virtualization and Cloud Data Management Platform, emphasizing modular solutions for data management, security, hardware, software, and security management. Key requirements include the ability to interconnect servers for a continuous environment, redundancy, high reliability, compatibility with Windows and Linux, and Section 508 compliance. The FBI is also interested in remote consulting services, professional services for technical skill sets, recurring maintenance, and on-site support from personnel with security clearances. Manufacturers are invited to provide information on their technical ability, personnel, experience, GSA Schedule status, and authorized resellers. Responses should be succinct capability packages, no more than 20 pages, and submitted electronically by August 13, 2025, at 3:00 PM EST.
    RFI Enterprise Virtualization and Data Management Platform.pdf
    The FBI is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) regarding the development of an Enterprise Virtualization and Data Management Platform, designated RFI-07232025, aimed at gathering market insights and assessing available solutions. This RFI is strictly informational, and no contract will be awarded based on responses. The FBI seeks modular software solutions that can adapt to evolving data management and security requirements. Providers should demonstrate technical capabilities, personnel qualifications, and experience in delivering required hardware, software licenses, training, and consulting services while ensuring compliance with Section 508 accessibility standards. The RFI outlines desired system capabilities, including server interconnectivity, redundancy, data security features, and support for both Windows and Linux operating systems. Interested vendors are invited to submit capability packages electronically, while the FBI encourages innovative suggestions for enhancing its data management strategies. The deadline for questions is July 30, 2025, and responses are due by August 13, 2025, emphasizing that the submission process is voluntary and at the respondents' own expense, with no government funds allocated for preparation.
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