D--Request for Information (RFI) Department of the Interior (DOI), Interior Bu
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Buyer

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THEDEPARTMENTAL OFFICESIBC ACQ SVCS DIRECTORATE (00004)HERNDON, VA, 20170, USA

NAICS

Other Computer Related Services (541519)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION/APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SOFTWARE AS A SERVICE (DA10)

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https://sam.gov/opp/e128280b13c44263b99e382b9b6338cd/view
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    Description

    The Department of the Interior (DOI) is seeking industry input through a Request for Information (RFI) aimed at modernizing its Time and Attendance systems within the Human Resources Directorate (HRD). The initiative focuses on identifying solutions that utilize a modern cloud-hosted, open-source architecture, leveraging microservices to enhance flexibility and scalability for over 35 federal agencies currently using the Quicktime system for time entry and payroll processing. Vendors are invited to submit corporate information and detailed responses addressing system modernization, integration capabilities, security measures, and innovative pricing structures, with responses due by March 21, 2025. Follow-up vendor presentations are scheduled for April 15-24, 2025, and interested parties can contact Christina Lene at christina_lene@ibc.doi.gov or 571-732-2675 for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Lene, Christina
    (571) 732-2675
    christina_lene@ibc.doi.gov
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    0008-PSF-R_3-2025_HRD_Time_and_Attendance_Request_for_Information_(RFI)_2_7_2025_1.docx
    The Department of the Interior’s Interior Business Center (IBC) issued a Request for Information (RFI) to explore solutions for modernizing its time and attendance system within the Human Resources Directorate (HRD). This initiative seeks to identify a cloud-hosted, open-source architectural solution that integrates seamlessly with IBC's hire-to-retire services currently utilized by over 168,000 personnel across 35 federal agencies. The RFI is part of HRD's ongoing effort to modernize its operations and enhance client services, offering an opportunity for vendors to propose innovative approaches, including full system replacements or hybrid models utilizing microservices. The document outlines submission requirements, including corporate information and detailed capabilities addressing specific business needs, such as functional fit, system integration, security measures, and a rough order of magnitude for costs. It emphasizes the importance of aligning solutions with Office of Personnel Management (OPM) standards. Additionally, the RFI invites potential vendors to demonstrate their proposed solutions in a subsequent Vendor Days event. Ultimately, the goal is to implement an efficient, scalable, and secure time and attendance solution that meets modern regulatory and operational demands while exploring creative pricing structures for financial feasibility.
    0008-PSF-R_3-2025_HRD_Time_and_Attendance_Request_for_Information_(RFI)_2_7_2025_2.pdf
    The Department of the Interior (DOI) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) seeking industry input on modernizing its Time and Attendance systems within the Human Resources Directorate (HRD). This initiative aims to gather solutions that utilize a modern cloud-hosted, open-source architecture, leveraging microservices for flexibility and scalability. The IBC is looking to improve its current system, Quicktime, which handles time entry and payroll processing for over 35 federal agencies. HRD's objective includes enhancing usability, ensuring compliance with Office of Personnel Management (OPM) standards, and providing a multi-tenancy environment for diverse agency configurations. Vendors are invited to submit corporate information and detailed responses to specific business requirements addressing system modernization, integration capabilities, security measures, and change management processes. Additionally, they are encouraged to propose innovative pricing structures for the large enterprise solution. Responses to the RFI are required by March 21, 2025, and follow-up vendor presentations may occur from April 15-24, 2025. This RFI reflects the government's commitment to evolving HR IT solutions while promoting efficient service delivery across federal entities.
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