File Replication Software
ID: AMD-SS-NB184000-25-00068_GLType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGYDEPT OF COMMERCE NISTGAITHERSBURG, MD, 20899, USA

NAICS

Software Publishers (513210)

PSC

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/e09d0836913442dba2274e05a8f3302e/view
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    Description

    The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is seeking information from vendors regarding the procurement of file replication software to replace the discontinued Repliweb. The software must be comparable to Coviant Software’s Diplomat MFT Enterprise Edition, integrating seamlessly with NIST's existing infrastructure while supporting SQL databases and adhering to firewall security protocols. This initiative is crucial for maintaining operational integrity in NIST's critical services, with a proposed contract duration of five years, including a base year and four optional years. Interested vendors should submit their capabilities statements, including compliance details and relevant GSA Schedule contracts, to Gina Lee at gina.lee@nist.gov by the specified deadline.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Gina Lee
    (301) 975-8334
    gina.lee@nist.gov
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    Sources Sought Notice.docx
    The document is a Sources Sought Notice from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) concerning the need to identify and acquire a file replication software to replace the discontinued Repliweb. This notice is strictly for information gathering and market research, not a solicitation or proposal request. NIST is particularly interested in software solutions equivalent to Coviant Software’s Diplomat MFT Enterprise Edition, as the new solution must integrate effectively within NIST's existing infrastructure, meet SQL database support requirements, and adhere to firewall security protocols. The contract tenure is proposed for five years, including a base year and four optional years. Interested vendors must submit their capabilities statement, detailing their compliance and ability to meet the requirements, along with company classifications and relevant information about GSA Schedule contracts. This effort underscores NIST’s commitment to maintaining operational integrity in its critical services by securing reliable software solutions.
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