NGA Common Operations Release Environment (CORE) Modernization RFI
ID: NGA-CORE-Modernization-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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Computer Systems Design Services (541512)

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IT AND TELECOM - SERVICE DELIVERY SUPPORT SERVICES: ITSM, OPERATIONS CENTER, PROJECT/PM (LABOR) (DD01)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/d616e589e4fc41209cd577f6707dfa0f/view
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    The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA), part of the Department of Defense, is seeking information through a Request for Information (RFI) regarding the modernization of its Common Operations Release Environment (CORE). The agency aims to gather insights on technical solutions and industry practices to enhance the operations, sustainment, and modernization of its DevSecOps environment, with a focus on scalability, affordability, and effectiveness, as well as expertise in engineering and product management for Kubernetes deployment across its security domains. This RFI is intended solely for information and planning purposes, 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 can be directed to Kelly Fowler or Travarus Davis via their provided contact information.

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