Opportunity
Federal Register #2026-16210
Notice of Modified System of Records: Official Gift Records and Gift Donor Vetting Records, State-80
Buyer
State Department
Posted
August 10, 2026
Respond By
September 10, 2026
Identifier
2026-16210
This notice from the U.S. Department of State announces a modified system of records for managing official gift records and donor vetting. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of State - No sub-agency or office procurement details provided - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned; this is not a procurement opportunity - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are requested - The notice pertains to administrative recordkeeping and privacy practices - Unique or Notable Requirements: - The system tracks donations, donor information, and due diligence vetting - Used for historical recordkeeping, allocation of donations, and conflict of interest identification - Public comments are invited on the modifications - No procurement activity, contract vehicles, or technical product requirements are included
Description
This notice announces a modified system of records titled Official Gift Records and Gift Donor Vetting Records, State-80, maintained by the Department of State. The system accounts for all donations received on behalf of the Department for purposes including maintaining historical records, allocating donations, determining future solicitation and gift acceptance, and providing donors with acknowledgment letters for tax purposes. It also includes records of due diligence vetting on individuals to identify potential conflicts of interest related to gifts and partnerships. The notice details the system's scope, management, storage, retrieval, and safeguards, and invites comments by September 9, 2026.