INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE - @MIRE, INC.
ID: W911SD2512102024Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QM MICC-WEST POINTWEST POINT, NY, 10996-1514, USA

NAICS

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

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION/APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SOFTWARE AS A SERVICE (DA10)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/7c0f7e3a554046bbafb427972fd05f2e/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Army, intends to solicit and negotiate a sole source contract with @MIRE, Inc. for a new web hosting platform designed for the library repository at the United States Military Academy Library. This procurement falls under the NAICS Code 518210, which encompasses Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services, and is critical for supporting the library's operational needs. Interested parties who believe they can meet the requirements are encouraged to submit a capability statement by December 23, 2024, at 4:00 PM EST to Leslie Duron at leslie.a.duron.civ@army.mil, although the government retains discretion over whether to pursue competitive proposals.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Leslie Duron
    leslie.a.duron.civ@army.mil
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    SPECIFICATION SOFTWARE AS A SERVICE.pdf
    The document outlines specifications for a Software as a Service (SaaS) proposal aimed at supporting the USMA Library's transition to the Open Source DSpace platform. Key components include onboarding services tailored to client input, migration of existing DSpace repositories, and reliable hosting solutions with daily backups. The services include configuring a personalized repository, maintaining technical infrastructure, and service hosting under annual subscription fees. Emphasized features are the ability for Single Sign-On (SSO) via SAML 2.0 integration to enhance security within the Military Academy’s Microsoft O365 environment, and comprehensive content and usage analysis for reporting statistics. Furthermore, customer support is crucial, with requirements for timely responses to issues, and termination support ensures repository data can be retrieved continuously. Overall, this proposal is crucial for the USMA Library to modernize its digital repository systems while ensuring accessibility, security, and effective management of content and usage data.
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