LIVE RFI NO. 2 Enterprise Data Integration and Management Support (EDIMS)
ID: EDIMS_LIVE_2Type: Special Notice
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Buyer

TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION693JJ6 FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINWASHINGTON, DC, 20590, USA

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518210)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION/APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT SERVICES (LABOR) (DA01)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

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https://sam.gov/opp/8f128eeaa6474d10b59d3287deb420e9/view
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    The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is seeking industry participation for its Live Request for Information (RFI) #2 regarding the Enterprise Data Integration and Management Support (EDIMS) Services requirement. The objective of this procurement is to gather insights and foster discussions that will inform the FRA's acquisition strategy for data engineering support and analytics, which are crucial for enhancing data-driven decision-making within the agency. This engagement is vital as it aims to ensure transparency and collaboration with small businesses, ultimately shaping the future of the FRA's data management capabilities. Interested parties are invited to an interactive session on November 13, 2024, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM ET, and can register through the provided link. For inquiries, vendors may contact Dr. Kirsten Hawley and Ms. Brittany Alvarenga at FRAAcquisitions@dot.gov.

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