product lifecycle and configuration management RFI
ID: N6228525RFI004Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVAL OBSERVATORYWASHINGTON, DC, 20392-5420, USA

NAICS

Software Publishers (513210)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - PLATFORM PRODUCTS: DATABASE, MAINFRAME, MIDDLEWARE (HW, PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) (7H20)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/284651b623fb41ea895ccc812f23f7b5/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Naval Observatory, is seeking information from qualified small businesses regarding product lifecycle and configuration management services. This request for information (RFI) aims to gather insights on capabilities related to software publishing, particularly in the context of IT and telecom platform products, including database and middleware solutions. The services are crucial for maintaining the integrity and efficiency of software systems used by the Navy. Interested parties should reach out to Michael Stoutenger at michael.j.stoutenger.civ@us.navy.mil for further details, as this opportunity is set aside for total small business participation under FAR 19.5.

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    Michael Stoutenger
    michael.j.stoutenger.civ@us.navy.mil
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