D--Online Resource for Federal Employment Law
ID: 140D0425R0027Type: Sources Sought
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Buyer

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THEDEPARTMENTAL OFFICESIBC ACQ SVCS DIRECTORATE (00004)HERNDON, VA, 20170, USA

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

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IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION/APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SOFTWARE AS A SERVICE (DA10)
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    The Department of the Interior, specifically the Interior Business Center (IBC), is seeking information from vendors to develop an Online Resource for Federal Employment Law. This resource is intended to provide comprehensive coverage of topics such as Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), reasonable accommodation, labor and employee relations, discipline, and performance management, thereby supporting the Employee Relations & Labor Management Branch (ERLM) with timely access to essential legal information. The initiative is part of a market research effort to gather insights on vendor capabilities, with responses due by January 31, 2025, and interested parties are encouraged to contact Andrea Corum at andrea_corum@ibc.doi.gov for further details.

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    The U.S. Department of the Interior’s Interior Business Center (IBC) is soliciting information for an online resource dedicated to federal employment law. The resource should cover areas such as Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), reasonable accommodation, labor and employee relations, discipline, and performance management. IBC aims to support its Employee Relations & Labor Management Branch (ERLM) with timely access to a wide variety of legal information, including statutes, regulations, guides, and case references. This Request for Information (RFI) seeks insights from vendors regarding their capabilities to provide such resources, ensuring immediate accessibility and comprehensive coverage. Responses to the RFI are voluntary and will not lead to direct obligations or contracts. The IBC plans to conduct one-on-one sessions with vendors based on the submissions received and has outlined a timetable for training and integration following any potential contract award. Responding companies must provide detailed information about their offerings, including existing government contracts, business size, and specific capabilities relevant to the requirements laid out. The submission deadline is set for January 31, 2025, with strict guidelines provided for response formatting and content. This initiative is intended for market research, not for contract solicitation, emphasizing the government's interest in gathering relevant capabilities from the vendor community.
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