Data Modernization
ID: DATAMODERN2024Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OFEDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OFFSA ACQUISITIONS OFFICEWASHINGTON, DC, 20002, USA

NAICS

Computer Systems Design Services (541512)

PSC

SUPPORT- MANAGEMENT: FINANCIAL (R710)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/15f9e9cac7ea4938a9361276d10366fd/view
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    The Department of Education, specifically the Federal Student Aid (FSA) office, is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) to explore opportunities for modernizing its Title IV Financial Aid Origination and Disbursement (TIVOD) technology ecosystem. The RFI aims to gather insights on available technologies and capabilities that can enhance data management, governance, and integration while ensuring compliance with relevant laws and security requirements. This initiative is critical for streamlining data processes, reducing operational costs, and improving reporting capabilities, ultimately supporting evidence-based policymaking and enhancing the borrower experience. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their expertise and recommendations, with responses due to the primary contact, Myria Carpenter, at Myria.Carpenter@ed.gov, or the secondary contact, Jason Dyer, at Jason.Dyer@ed.gov. This RFI is a preliminary step towards potential future solicitations and does not constitute a formal solicitation.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Myria Carpenter, Contracting Officer
    Myria.Carpenter@ed.gov
    Jason Dyer, Contract Specialist
    Jason.Dyer@ed.gov
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    Data Modernization_RFI.pdf
    The Federal Student Aid (FSA) is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) aimed at modernizing its Title IV Financial Aid Origination and Disbursement (TIVOD) technology ecosystem. The RFI seeks feedback on available technologies and capabilities that can enhance data management, governance, and integration while ensuring compliance with relevant laws and security requirements. Key challenge areas include improving data architecture, management and governance, security, borrower experience, and operational efficiency. FSA's initiative aims to streamline data processes, reduce operational costs, enhance reporting capabilities, and ultimately support evidence-based policymaking. Specific objectives include the creation of a common data model, improved integration of data assets, establishment of a unified borrower portal, and advancement of data security protocols. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their expertise and recommendations for potential solutions to the outlined challenges, recognizing this RFI is a preliminary step towards formal solicitations. Responses must adhere to submission guidelines regarding content and length, with a focus on demonstrating a clear understanding of the relevant technical questions provided. Feedback will inform future acquisition strategies and system enhancements.
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