Online Presence Vetting (OPV)

The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Diplomatic Technology (DT), Office of Consular Systems and Technology (CST) is seeking information from qualified vendors for a comprehensive Online Presence Vetting (OPV) solution. The solution should provide automated open-source intelligence data collection, entity resolution, and analytical insights to support consular visa adjudication at a scale of up to 18 million applicants annually across more than 300 consular locations worldwide. Key features of the solution include: • Comprehensive data collection from various online platforms, including social media, forums, and other digital surfaces • Entity resolution and link analysis to identify undisclosed accounts and online activity • Analytical platform with insights, including risk indicators, filtering, and content analysis • Dedicated, isolated server infrastructure with no commingling of applicant data with other customers • Compliance with FISMA, NIST SP 800-53, and all applicable Department of State security requirements The solution should be able to integrate with existing consular systems, provide a web-based analytical platform, and have a user-friendly interface for consular officer review.