Request for Information (RFI) for Enterprise Governance, Data Tagging, and Records Management Solution for Microsoft 365
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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Set Aside
Original Source
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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 U.S. Army Contracting Command – Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG), Huachuca Division, is conducting market research through a Request for Information (RFI) to identify capable sources for a comprehensive, enterprise-scale Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) solution for governance, data tagging, and records management within its vast Microsoft 365 (M365) environment. The solution aims to enforce policy, automate tasks, and empower delegated administration. Responses are due by April 28, 2026, at 4:00 PM Arizona Time.
Purpose & Scope
This RFI seeks information on mature, scalable, vendor-supported technical solutions to manage one of the world's largest and most complex M365 environments. The required COTS solution must seamlessly integrate with and enhance native M365 capabilities, focusing on:
- Enterprise Governance and Administration: Hierarchical Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) and delegated administration for SharePoint Online (SPO), Teams, and Power Platform.
- Data Sensitivity and Security (Data Tagging): Automated application of sensitivity/retention labels, oversharing remediation, and data loss prevention.
- Automated Records Management: Full records lifecycle management compliant with Army and NARA standards.
- SharePoint (SPO) & Teams Management: Automated workspace lifecycle management from creation to archival.
- Storage Management & Optimization: Identification and remediation of Redundant, Obsolete, and Trivial (ROT) data.
- Cloud Backup and Restore: High-fidelity backup and restore for Exchange, SPO, OneDrive, and Teams.
Key Clarifications & Requirements
The government will evaluate both single COTS platform providers and integrated solutions combining multiple tools. Solutions must integrate with MS Purview and SharePoint, expanding on native M365 capabilities. Responses should detail not only the software solution but also implementation, configuration, and sustainment services. The place of performance is primarily remote (CONUS-based), with potential for some work/travel to Ft. Huachuca, Arizona. Vendors should describe methods to mitigate data risk, such as Zero Vendor Access models, given the potential for sensitive data (PII/PHI).
Submission Details
Interested parties must submit their responses in PDF format addressing Corporate Information, Solution Overview, and specific Technical/Capability Questions detailed in the attached RFI document.
- Response Due Date: April 28, 2026, 4:00 PM Arizona Time.
- Questions Due Date: April 23, 2026, 4:00 PM Arizona Time.
- Submission Method: Via email to Contracting Officer Walter L. Carbajal (walter.l.carbajal.civ@army.mil).
Disclaimer
This RFI is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a commitment to contract. The acquisition strategy, including potential small business set-asides, has not yet been determined and will be informed by RFI responses.