Argonne Prism Replacement System RFI
ID: 6-P124-I--05529-00Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFARGONNE NATL LAB - DOE CONTRACTORLemont, IL, 60439, USA

NAICS

Software Publishers (513210)

PSC

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

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No Set aside used (NONE)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/297ca2622a814d389cee63a672130a8b/view
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    Description

    The Department of Energy, through UChicago Argonne, LLC, is seeking information on commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) solutions for the Prism Replacement System, aimed at enhancing the management of assessments and performance improvement programs at Argonne National Laboratory. The new system must be comprehensive and centralized, capable of integrating with existing applications to streamline operations, reduce technical debt, and improve user experience. This system is critical for ensuring that Argonne's programs meet customer expectations and regulatory requirements, while also safeguarding personal identifiable information (PII). Interested vendors should submit their responses by December 11, 2025, and direct any questions to Jack Patton at jpatton@anl.gov or by phone at 630-252-6356.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Jack Patton
    (630) 252-6356
    jpatton@anl.gov
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    Prism Replacement System RFI No. 6-P124-I--05529-00.pdf
    UChicago Argonne, LLC, managing Argonne National Laboratory for the U.S. Department of Energy, has issued Request For Information (RFI) No. 6-P124-I--05529-00 for a Prism Replacement System. This RFI seeks market information on commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) solutions to manage the laboratory's assessments and performance improvement programs. The new system must be comprehensive, centralized, and capable of integrating with existing applications to consolidate systems and reduce technical debt. Key requirements include robust user interface features such as accessibility, customizable dashboards, and AI capabilities; business process management functionalities like audit history, workflow-driven records, and migration of 50,000 existing records; and technical specifications including FedRAMP certification and integration with laboratory systems. Responses are due by December 11, 2025, with questions by November 28, 2025. This RFI is for informational purposes and does not guarantee a solicitation or contract award.
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