San Diego County Sheriff's Office - Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) and Investigative Services - RFQ 13313 (2026)
San Diego County, San Diego County, CA·County
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- Primary Contact
- Sharon Heredia · (858) 505-6367
- Contract Term
- 1 year
- Duration
- 12 months
- Scope Location
- San Diego, CA
- Submission Address
- https://sdbuynet.sandiegocounty.gov/
SUMMARY
The County of San Diego Sheriff's Office is seeking quotes from qualified firms to provide an Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) and investigative services platform or service to support criminal investigations. The required platform must facilitate identity resolution and attribution by pivoting from a single data point such as a username, email, phone number, or image to a full digital profile, cross-referencing aliases, and identifying reused usernames or shared profile photos. Additional core requirements include data fusion and aggregation from public records, social media, breach databases, infostealer logs, and dark web content, network and relationship visualization via graph-based tools, real-time carrier gateway lookup, social financial account verification, batch and API integration, and specialized modules for identifying victims of human trafficking and CSAM. The anticipated contract term is an initial base period of one year from award through June 30, 2027, with two one-year option periods. Quotes are due by September 29, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. via BuyNet. The procurement requires 16 seat licenses and includes requirements for audit logging, role-based access controls, 99.9% platform uptime, and compliance with county and federal contracting provisions.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Technical merit, experience, capacity, history of offeror compliance, availability, price, sustainability and social/environmental impact, cultural competency
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Investigative OSINT Service seat licenses (EST Qty: 16 per term)
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Offeror's Cover Page (PC600), Representations and Certifications form (PC601), Small-Local Business Self-Certification Form (PC610), Nondisclosure Indemnification Agreement (PC620), Byrd Anti-Lobbying Certification, Payment Schedule, Program/Technical Exhibit, Acceptance of Terms and Conditions
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Common questions about this solicitation, answered from the record.
How do I respond to this RFQ from San Diego County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is September 29, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://sdbuynet.sandiegocounty.gov/. For questions, contact Sharon Heredia.
What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Technical merit, experience, capacity, history of offeror compliance, availability, price, sustainability and social/environmental impact, cultural competency" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from San Diego County?
All active and historical solicitations from San Diego County are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, San Diego County regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 1 year. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this RFQ?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Offeror's Cover Page (PC600), Representations and Certifications form (PC601), Small-Local Business Self-Certification Form (PC610), Nondisclosure Indemnification Agreement (PC620), Byrd Anti-Lobbying. Review the full document from San Diego County for the complete list.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFQ?
Most government agencies, including San Diego County in CA, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFQ submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Sharon Heredia at (858) 505-6367. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: San Diego, CA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Investigative OSINT Service seat licenses (EST Qty: 16 per term). Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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