Online IT Training Lab Hosting Services
ID: 19FS1A24Q0013Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

STATE, DEPARTMENT OFSTATE, DEPARTMENT OFACQUISITIONS - FSIWASHINGTON, DC, 20520, USA

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518210)

PSC

EDUCATION/TRAINING- INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY/TELECOMMUNICATIONS TRAINING (U012)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/d1a4e0a9c0994cef956041100fe2a0d7/view
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    Description

    The U.S. Department of State's Foreign Service Institute (FSI) is seeking proposals for Online IT Training Lab Hosting Services to support its School of Applied Information Technology (SAIT). The primary objective is to secure a vendor capable of providing customizable online virtual labs for approximately 1,200 students annually, ensuring robust accessibility and seamless integration with cloud-based solutions, particularly Amazon Web Services (AWS). This procurement is crucial for enhancing the quality of IT training provided to Foreign and Civil Service professionals, with proposals due by September 16, 2024. Interested vendors should direct inquiries to Susan Paek at PaekS@state.gov.

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    Susan Paek
    PaekS@state.gov
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    RFQ 19FS1A24Q0013 9-9-24.pdf
    The solicitation 19FS1A24Q0013 outlines a request for proposals (RFP) for Online IT Training Lab Hosting Services by the Foreign Service Institute (FSI). The primary aim is to secure a vendor to provide online virtual labs for IT courses offered by the School of Applied Information Technology (SAIT). This total small business set-aside seeks proposals to deliver customizable labs, leveraging cloud-based solutions aligned with current technologies for a diverse range of IT training. Key requirements include dedicated labs for approximately 1200 students annually, the provision of lab development licenses, robust accessibility standards, and a platform supporting HTML5 across all devices. In addition, vendors must demonstrate capabilities like seamless integration with Amazon Web Services (AWS), performance assessments, and instructor support features. Proposals must include a technical quote focusing on the vendor's approach to meeting the stated requirements and a past performance evaluation of up to three similar projects. Price quotes will be assessed alongside technical factors to determine best value for the government. The deadline for submission is set for September 16, 2024, with inquiries to be directed to Susan Paek at the provided contact details.
    SF-30 RFQ 19FS1A24Q0003 Amendment 0001 PCO signed 9-11-24.pdf
    The document is an amendment to solicitation number 19FS1A24Q0013, specifically Amendment 0001, effective from September 11, 2024. The amendment serves to clarify a question regarding the nature of the project, confirming it as a re-compete. The incumbent contractor is Hands-on Learning Solutions LLC, with the current award number being 19FS1A23P0124. The document instructs potential offerors on the acknowledgment of this amendment, detailing methods for submission and highlighting that failure to acknowledge may result in rejection. It maintains that all other terms and conditions remain unchanged. This amendment is part of the contracting process, underscoring transparency in federal procurement and providing necessary information for stakeholders involved in the bidding process.
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