Communications and Information Capabilities Secure Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) Data Platform Support Services

1. DESCRIPTION U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is conducting market research through a Request for Information (RFI) on the current availability and technological capabilities of vendors to provide identify commercial capabilities and potential sources that can provide secure Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) data platform support services to U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) personnel to successfully operate at Communications and Information Capabilities (CIC) Program. THE GOVERNMENT DOES NOT INTEND TO AWARD A CONTRACT ON THE BASIS OF THIS RFI OR TO OTHERWISE PAY FOR INFORMATION RECEIVED. This RFI is issued solely for information, planning purposes, and market research only; it does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP. This research does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service. CBP will not pay any costs associated with responding to this research. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future full and open competition RFP. If a solicitation is released, it will be posted to the SAM.gov (sam.gov) website. All submissions become the property of the Government and will not be returned. The information obtained from industry responses to this RFI may be used in the development of an acquisition strategy and future RFP. 2. INTRODUCTION CBP is responsible for securing the United States’ national borders against the illegal entry of people and goods between Ports of Entry (POE). To accomplish this mission, the U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) employs infrastructure, technology, and personnel to predict and deter illicit activity, detect and track illegal border crossings, identify and classify incursions, and respond effectively. The CIC Program supports mission stakeholders through secure information-management, data-sharing, analytics, and technology-enabled collaboration capabilities. The Program is exploring options to obtain secure SaaS data platform support services that can meet evolving