Sources Sought for Office of Naval Research (ONR) - UNISON Acquisition Maintenance and System Support Services
ID: SourcesSought-Unison(PRISM)Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYOFFICE OF NAVAL RESEARCHARLINGTON, VA, 22203-1995, USA

NAICS

Software Publishers (513210)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - IT MANAGEMENT SUPPORT SERVICES (LABOR) (DF01)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/c0de934adab04655b5f3663a84e1c6c3/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Office of Naval Research (ONR) is conducting a Sources Sought announcement to assess market capabilities for Unison Acquisition Maintenance and System Support Services. This initiative aims to gather information on potential contractors who can provide essential services for the Unison Acquisition (PRISM) system, including software maintenance, database administration, and compliance with federal regulations. The contractor will play a critical role in ensuring operational efficiency and stability of the existing computing environment while preparing for the eventual decommissioning of the UNISON system. Interested parties must submit their capability statements, not exceeding five pages, by email no later than 12:00 pm local time, Washington D.C. on 13 September 2014, and can contact Alejandro Moreno at alejandro.moreno.civ@us.navy.mil or Shawn J. Ryan at shawn.j.ryan4.civ@us.navy.mil for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Alejandro Moreno (Contract Specialist)
    (571) 390-9867
    alejandro.moreno.civ@us.navy.mil
    Shawn J. Ryan (Contracting Officer)
    (703) 588-2550
    shawn.j.ryan4.civ@us.navy.mil
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    A1.12.SourcesSought(Final).pdf
    The Office of Naval Research (ONR) is conducting a Sources Sought announcement to assess market capabilities for Unison Acquisition Maintenance and System Support Services. This initiative will inform potential solicitation strategies for maintaining the Unison Acquisition (PRISM) system. The document outlines submission requirements for interested parties, specifying details such as organizational information, business standing, and capabilities relevant to the Performance Work Statement (PWS). Key focus areas include experience with the PRISM system, support strategies for proprietary systems, technical expertise, and security compliance. The incumbent contractor is Unison Software, Inc., and ONR anticipates a Firm Fixed Price contract lasting approximately three years. A dedicated Database Administrator will be integral to managing software updates and system troubleshooting. Respondents must provide information on potential organizational conflicts of interest and ensure compliance with security requirements. This announcement aims to gather relevant capabilities in preparation for future procurements, promoting effective contract management and operational continuity.
    Attachment 1 - Draft Performance Work Statement (PWS).pdf
    The performance work statement outlines the maintenance and support services required for the UNISON ACQUISITION system, managed by the Office of Naval Research (ONR). ONR, significant in managing the Department of the Navy's science and technology programs, relies heavily on the UNISON system for procurement activities. The contractor is tasked with ensuring operational efficiency, software maintenance, compliance with federal regulations, and seamless coordination with ONR personnel. Key responsibilities include managing software updates, providing database administration support, ensuring information assurance compliance, and preparing for audits. The contractor must also deliver monthly performance reports detailing operational metrics, risks, issues, and software changes. This initiative emphasizes ONR's commitment to maintaining robust acquisition systems while fulfilling regulatory and operational requirements in federal procurement processes. Ultimately, the project aims to stabilize the existing computing environment while preparing for the decommissioning of the UNISON system for historical preservation.
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