Crowdsourced Data and Analytics Sources Sought Notice
ID: FNA-CPO-0001Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION ADMINISTRATIONDEPT OF COMMERCE NTIA/FIRST NETRESTON, VA, 20192, USA

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518210)

PSC

SUPPORT- ADMINISTRATIVE: INFORMATION RETRIEVAL (R612)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/eb0d5a42a72f497e97d142f4f76b98a3/view
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    Description

    The Department of Commerce, specifically the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) through the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority), is seeking information from qualified businesses regarding their capabilities to provide crowdsourced data and analytics for the Nationwide Public Safety Broadband Network (NPSBN). The primary objective is to enhance network management and improve public safety communications by leveraging data collection methodologies and analytics, particularly those that ensure user privacy and compliance with federal and state regulations. This initiative is crucial for optimizing operational readiness and service delivery for first responders, as it aims to identify areas with poor coverage and benchmark network performance. Interested parties must submit their responses by April 28, 2025, and can direct inquiries to Adam Powell at Adam.Powell@Firstnet.gov or Claire Rotruck at Claire.Rotruck@Firstnet.gov.

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    Amendment 001 Sources Sought Notice FNA-CPO-0001.pdf
    The Crowdsourced Data and Analytics Sources Sought Notice Amendment 001 aims to gather input on data collection methodologies for FirstNet, with a revised response deadline of April 28, 2025. The document outlines the ongoing need for a contractor to support crowdsourced data initiatives, specifically maintaining continuity with the incumbent contractor, Comniscient Technologies LLC. The notice addresses various inquiries, emphasizing user privacy compliance, data integration capabilities with current carrier coverage maps, and the necessity for the contractor's platform to provide near real-time data processing. The document stipulates the need for both user-initiated and passive data collection approaches. Additionally, it encourages respondents to elaborate on their capabilities in AI and analytics as future requirements may be specified based on responses. The FirstNet Authority is open to discussions with organizations regarding their overall capabilities as part of continued market research. The amendment reflects the authority's commitment to collecting and analyzing diverse data to improve first responder services while ensuring adherence to federal and state privacy regulations.
    FNA - Crowdsourced Data and Analytics Sources Sought Notice.pdf
    The First Responder Network Authority issued a Sources Sought Notice (Notice Number: FNA-CPO-0001) to gather information on businesses capable of providing crowdsourced data and analytics for the Nationwide Public Safety Broadband Network (NPSBN). This initiative supports public safety communications by enhancing network management through a better understanding of performance metrics and user experience. The notice serves as a preliminary market research tool, not a formal solicitation, and requests input on best practices for data collection, accuracy, and innovative analytic methods, especially those leveraging AI. Key use cases include identifying areas with poor coverage, understanding network performance, and benchmarking against other networks. Respondents must provide details on methodologies, platform capabilities, compliance with privacy standards, and pricing models. The contractor's requirements focus on user privacy, data breadth, and analytics capabilities, ensuring secure access to actionable insights. This notice aims to refine the FirstNet Authority's acquisition strategy by soliciting industry feedback to optimize operational readiness and service delivery for first responders.
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