NGA Common Operations Release Environment (CORE), Helm-Infrastructure as a Code
ID: NGA-CORE-Helm-IaC-RFIType: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSENATIONAL GEOSPATIAL-INTELLIGENCE AGENCY (NGA)ATTN: MS S84 - OCSSPRINGFIELD, VA, 22150-7500, USA

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

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IT AND TELECOM - PLATFORM AS A SERVICE: DATABASE, MAINFRAME, MIDDLEWARE (DH10)

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No Set aside used (NONE)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/00314c6ffde8494ab55dbe227a5a50b9/view
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    The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) is seeking information from contractors regarding the implementation of a cost-effective "Configuration as a Service" platform for the NGA Common Operations Release Environment (CORE), specifically focusing on Helm-Infrastructure as a Code. This initiative aims to address the constraints imposed by the Department of War, the Intelligence Community, and NGA-specific IT system and cyber requirements. The RFI is intended for information and planning purposes only, and responses must be submitted electronically on the classified Intelligence Community Acquisition Research Center (ARC) website by 5:00 pm ET on January 23, 2026, with questions due by 12:00 noon ET on January 9, 2026. Interested parties must have a classified ARC account to participate, and inquiries regarding account creation can be directed to the ACE IT Helpdesk.

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