Digital Analytics for Countering Foreign Adversarial Propaganda
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of State's Office of Policy, Planning, and Resources for Public Diplomacy (R/PPR) is conducting a Request for Information (RFI) to identify solutions for Digital Analytics for Countering Foreign Adversarial Propaganda. This RFI seeks information from qualified technology and data access providers on secure web browsing and managed attribution capabilities. Responses are due June 3, 2026.
Scope of Interest
The Department is interested in solutions that enhance its ability to:
- Access relevant open-source data.
- Identify adversarial propaganda influence networks.
- Conduct digital media forensics, including deep fake detection.
- Assess linkages between activity across the information environment and real-world behavior.
- Securely browse the public internet, protecting IT infrastructure from malicious cyber threats.
- Manage online signature and identity to avoid targeting.
- Access the global internet securely and anonymously using region-native online signatures.
- Audit user activity for policy and legal compliance.
Solutions must include robust data encryption (in transit and at rest), comprehensive audit logs, and support for compliance reporting. FedRamp compliance is required.
Submission Details
- Opportunity Type: Request for Information (RFI) / Sources Sought
- Department/Office: Department of State / ACQUISITIONS - AQM MOMENTUM
- Product/Service Code: DA10 (SaaS/Subscription Support Services for Application Development/Off-the-Shelf Software)
- Response Due: June 3, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
- Submission Method: Via Microsoft Forms at
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/g/Vuvh7e3Z8W. Email responses will not be accepted. - Response Content: Vendors should provide a company overview, solution description addressing desired capabilities, implementation approach, training, support, case studies, and estimated timelines. Responses should be succinct (800 words or less per question).
- Contact: Mary DiAngelo (diangelome@state.gov)
Additional Notes
This is an RFI for planning purposes only and does not constitute a promise of a future solicitation or contract award. The Government will not accept proposals in response to this RFI and will not reimburse costs incurred for preparing responses.