RFI Capability and Service Requirement Office Support Service
ID: 612571144Type: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE INFORMATION SYSTEMS AGENCY (DISA)DEFENSE INFORMATION SYSTEMS AGENCYFORT MEADE, MD, 20755-0549, USA

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Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services (541611)
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    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) to gather insights from industry regarding support services for the Capability and Service Requirements Office (CSRO). The objective is to refine the Government's requirements for services that include requirement elicitation, documentation production, systems analysis, and the maintenance of collaborative tools, all of which are critical for DISA's operational effectiveness and alignment with warfighter needs. This RFI is not a solicitation for proposals or contract awards but serves as a means to assess potential service offerings and industry capabilities, with responses due by December 3, 2024. Interested parties should direct inquiries to Lakeisha Thornton or Alvin Acevedo via their provided email addresses.

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    The Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) to gather insights from the industry for refining its requirements related to the Capability and Service Requirements Office (CSRO). The RFI aims to assess potential service offerings that support DISA's mission, including requirement elicitation, documentation production, systems analysis, and collaborative tool maintenance. Respondents are invited to submit a white paper detailing their capabilities in relation to these needs, including relevant contracts and tools previously used. DISA emphasizes that this RFI is not a solicitation or proposal request and will not lead to contract awards; it is solely for information gathering and planning purposes. Interested parties must send responses by December 3, 2024, and all questions should be submitted in writing. The document underscores DISA's ongoing commitment to incorporating industry expertise to enhance its operational effectiveness while remaining compliant with federal regulations on RFP processes. Responses deemed proprietary will be protected, but all submissions will become government property. The RFI serves as a foundation for understanding industry capabilities and potential future engagements.
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