Integrated Productivity
ID: 1019530235Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

STATE, DEPARTMENT OFSTATE, DEPARTMENT OFACQUISITIONS - AQM MOMENTUMWASHINGTON, DC, 20520, USA

NAICS

Software Publishers (513210)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION SOFTWARE (PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) (7A21)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/af4615e6511c4f57ba21bf9b72129f59/view
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    Description

    The U.S. Department of State is conducting a Request for Information (RFI) to explore industry capabilities for providing a comprehensive suite of Commercial-off-the-Shelf (COTS) software tools and cloud infrastructure services aimed at enhancing its global operations. The Department seeks solutions that include operating systems, business productivity tools, unified communications, and enterprise security offerings, all designed to support its on-premises, mobile, and cloud environments while adhering to federal security standards. This initiative is crucial for improving the Department's information technology framework to effectively support its diplomatic missions worldwide. Interested vendors should direct their responses to John K. Warner at WarnerJ1@state.gov or Andrew Rothstein at RothsteinAT@state.gov, ensuring compliance with submission guidelines and deadlines as outlined in the RFI document.

    Point(s) of Contact
    John K. Warner
    (771) 206-6520
    WarnerJ1@state.gov
    Andrew Rothstein
    RothsteinAT@state.gov
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    Integrated Productivity RFI.pdf
    The U.S. Department of State is seeking industry input through a Request for Information (RFI) to assess capabilities for providing a comprehensive suite of productivity, collaboration, and security software tailored for its global operations. The Department aims to establish a commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) solution that encompasses operating systems, business productivity tools, and enterprise security offerings to support functionalities across on-premises, mobile, and cloud environments. Key requirements include compliance with federal security standards, integration with existing systems, and advanced features such as big data analytics, unified communications, and AI capabilities. The RFI outlines specific qualifications vendors must meet to be considered, including experience supporting organizations of similar scale and complexity. Respondents are expected to demonstrate their solutions’ capabilities in various domains, such as cloud computing, security, and data management. Submissions must adhere to format guidelines and be directed to the Department by a specified deadline. This RFI serves as market research rather than a solicitation, with no guarantee of contracts, highlighting the Department's strategic focus on enhancing its information technology to support diplomatic missions effectively.
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