D--Sources Sought - RFI - Lease Sale Auction SaaS
ID: DOIMFBO250001Type: Sources Sought
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INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THEBUREAU OF OCEAN ENERGY MANAGEMENTACQUISITION MANAGEMENT DIVISIONSTERLING, VA, 20166, USA

NAICS

Software Publishers (513210)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION/APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT SERVICES (LABOR) (DA01)

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https://sam.gov/opp/11bcb9465c6b4c1bb42137facd37e97c/view
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    The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), part of the Department of the Interior, is seeking information from potential vendors for a cloud-based auction software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution to manage offshore lease sales. The objective of this Request for Information (RFI) is to gather insights on vendors' capabilities in providing infrastructure as a service (IaaS), platform as a service (PaaS), and auction services, specifically for a simultaneous ascending clock auction format that complies with federal security standards, including FedRAMP. This initiative is crucial for ensuring efficient and transparent auction processes while maintaining stringent security protocols, thereby fostering fair competition in offshore leasing activities. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their communications via email to William Rilee at william.rilee@bsee.gov, as phone calls may not be returned.

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    Rilee, William
    (703) 787-1757
    William.Rilee@bsee.gov
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    RFI_and_Draft_SOW_SAM_1.pdf
    The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) is exploring potential vendors for a comprehensive cloud-based auction software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution to manage offshore lease sales. This Request for Information (RFI) aims to gather market insights on vendors' capabilities, specifically for providing infrastructure as a service (IaaS), platform as a service (PaaS), and auction services. The software must support a simultaneous ascending clock auction format and comply with federal security standards, including FedRAMP. Key tasks include contract management, auction services—to oversee the auction process and ensure compliance with BOEM regulations—and technical support. The contractor will coordinate various pre-auction activities such as public seminars, mock auctions, and system configurations to prepare for the actual lease sale. Importantly, all auction data must be securely managed and accessible only to authorized parties post-auction. Additionally, the contractor is responsible for ongoing maintenance and security, ensuring compliance with all federal regulations relevant to digital transactions and information security. This initiative reflects the government's commitment to efficient, transparent auction processes while adhering to stringent security protocols, thereby enabling fair competition in offshore leasing activities.
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