Advanced IT Support for Hydro Database
ID: DOIRFBO250026Type: Sources Sought
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Buyer

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THEBUREAU OF RECLAMATIONDENVER FED CENTERDENVER, CO, 80225, USA

NAICS

Other Computer Related Services (541519)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/a2bc8298ab824096b9c63e61d9d005b6/view
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    Description

    The Bureau of Reclamation, part of the Department of the Interior, is seeking qualified vendors to provide advanced IT support for its Hydrological Database (HDB). The primary objective of this Request for Information (RFI) is to identify vendors capable of delivering technical expertise and operational support to effectively manage, maintain, and enhance the HDB, ensuring data integrity and responsiveness to water management needs. This initiative is crucial for the Bureau's efforts in water resource management, as it relies on accurate and reliable data for decision-making. Interested parties must submit their responses, including background information and technical capabilities, in PDF format via email to Robert Shedrick at rshedrick@usbr.gov by August 12, 2025. This RFI is part of the Bureau's market research and does not obligate the agency to proceed with a procurement.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Shedrick, Robert
    (303) 445-2843
    rshedrick@usbr.gov
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    RFI_Final_-_DOIRDBO250026_1.pdf
    The Department of Interior's Bureau of Reclamation has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for Advanced IT Support for a Hydrological Database (HDB), with responses due by August 12, 2025. This RFI aims to identify potential vendors with the necessary technical expertise to manage, maintain, and enhance the HDB, ensuring data integrity related to water management. The document outlines specific requirements including experience with Oracle databases and Linux, familiarity with various data processing tools, and proficiency in relevant programming languages. Operational support capabilities, including emergency response and multi-stakeholder communication, are also expected. Interested parties are requested to provide background information, technical capabilities, and experiences related to HDBs, along with organizational identifiers like NAICS codes and UEI numbers. All submissions should be in PDF format and sent via email to a designated contact. This RFI is part of the government's market research and does not commit the Bureau to a future procurement.
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