Commercial-off-the-Shelf (COTS) Software as a Service (SaaS) Mobile Device Management (MDM) Cloud Hosted Service
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COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATIONUS
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    The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is seeking information from qualified vendors for a Commercial-off-the-Shelf (COTS) Software as a Service (SaaS) Mobile Device Management (MDM) cloud-hosted service. The objective is to procure licenses for a solution that can effectively manage various operating systems and devices across the NOAA enterprise, ensuring compliance with federal standards such as FISMA and FedRAMP, while integrating with existing systems like Google Workspace. This initiative is crucial for enhancing NOAA's IT services and managing approximately 4,500 devices currently using IBM’s MaaS360, with a focus on security features and operational efficiency. Interested vendors must submit their responses by 11:00 AM EST on December 27, 2024, including company details, a capabilities statement, and preliminary pricing estimates, and can direct inquiries to Daniel Ok at daniel.ok@noaa.gov or Paul Batrony at paul.batrony@noaa.gov.

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    The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is soliciting information from vendors for a Software as a Service (SaaS) Mobile Device Management (MDM) solution to manage diverse operating systems and devices across its agency. Currently, NOAA uses IBM’s MaaS360 for approximately 4,500 devices. The desired MDM solution must comply with federal standards such as FISMA and FedRAMP, ensure security features, and integrate with existing systems like Google Workspace. Vendors are asked to respond to specific technical and operational inquiries related to system capabilities, including application management, threat detection, and user access controls. Interested vendors must provide comprehensive company details, a capabilities statement addressing the required functionalities, examples of relevant experience, and preliminary pricing estimates. Responses should be submitted by 11:00 AM EST on December 27, 2024, in a specified PDF format. NOAA emphasizes the confidentiality of submitted information and has provided contact information for inquiries regarding this Request for Information (RFI). This initiative aligns with NOAA's commitment to enhancing IT services while controlling costs through shared services.
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