The Administrative Office of the United States Courts (AO) is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) FOR INFORMATION FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY. As part of its market research, the Administrative Offices of the U.S. Courts is issuing this RFI to determine if there exists an adequate number of qualified and interested contractors capable of the scope of the requirement in the draft Statement of Work (SOW). The purpose of this RFI is also to receive any questions or concerns regarding the draft requirements listed in the SOW.
The Government seeks to procure an advanced Enterprise Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)/Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) solution aimed at modernizing and enhancing its overall endpoint security across diverse environments, including both physical and virtual infrastructures. The attached draft SOW is subject to change in any final version issued as part of an official solicitation.
The AO is seeking information from possible vendors to include:
All responses need to be sent via email to Candace Browne at [email protected]. Please submit requested information by 2:00 PM (Eastern) on Wednesday, July 23, 2025.
This RFI is only for the purpose of identifying potential sources as part of market research. No solicitation exists; therefore, do not request a copy of the solicitation. Responses will be used for the purpose of market research to obtain viability of the requirement, estimated pricing, and request comments/suggestions/questions regarding the draft solicitation.
Responses to this RFI will not be considered a proposal on which the Judiciary can issue any contracts. This RFI is issued for information and planning purposes only and does not itself constitute a Request for Proposals (RFP).
All information received in response to this RFI marked "Proprietary" will be protected and handled accordingly. Interested parties are responsible for adequately marking proprietary or competition sensitive information contained in their response.
Responses to the RFI will not be returned. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI. The Judiciary will not pay for information received in response to this RFI.
There is no commitment by the Judiciary to issue an RFP, make an award, or to be responsible for any monies expended by industry for responses to this RFI.
To fully comprehend the information contained within a response to this RFI, there may be a need to seek further clarification from those respondent(s) identified as capable. This clarification may be requested in the form of brief verbal communication by telephone; written communication; electronic communication; or a request for a presentation of the response. The Judiciary reserves the right to seek additional information from those vendors identified with unique solutions that are determined to be beneficial to the Judiciary.
Provision 2-1 Request for Information or Solicitation for Planning Purposes (JAN 2003) is applicable to this RFI. See the full text below.
The judiciary does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this solicitation or to otherwise pay for the information solicited.
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