Learning Management System for Baldrige Performance Excellence Program (BPEP)
ID: 1333ND25QNB450016Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/c665b920dc824ab3ba409bd54d8240bf/view
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    Description

    The Department of Commerce, specifically the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), is seeking proposals for a cloud-based Learning Management System (LMS) to support the Baldrige Performance Excellence Program (BPEP). The LMS must facilitate the delivery of online learning content to various stakeholders, including examiners and judges, while ensuring compliance with security standards and providing features for user management and reporting. This procurement is a total small business set-aside, emphasizing the government's commitment to enhancing educational programs through advanced technology. Interested vendors can contact Monica Brown at monica.brown@nist.gov or call 301-975-0642 for further details, with the contract period set for 12 months and a potential extension of an additional year.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Monica Brown
    (301) 975-0642
    monica.brown@nist.gov
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    1333ND25QNB450016_AMENDMENT_1.pdf
    The document outlines a request for proposals (RFP) for a Learning Management System (LMS) intended for the Baldrige Performance Excellence Program (BPEP) at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The LMS must support the delivery of online learning content, with features for managing user login, training staff, and compliance with security standards. The scope includes configuring a cloud-based environment capable of supporting 500 users, with provisions for system administration, content management, user experience, and reporting capabilities. Special requirements state the need for a secure hosting environment that meets industry standards, including multi-factor authentication. The contractor is responsible for system configuration, ongoing support, and training BPEP staff. The period of performance is set for 12 months, with a possible 12-month extension, and specific deliverables and payment terms are detailed. This RFP emphasizes the U.S. government's commitment to enhancing its educational programs through advanced technology while ensuring security and compliance with federal standards.
    1333ND25QNB450016.pdf
    The document outlines a Request for Proposal (RFP) by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) for a Learning Management System (LMS) meant to support the Baldrige Performance Excellence Program (BPEP). The LMS will securely deliver online learning content and must accommodate 500 users. Key requirements include configuration with AWS cloud hosting, user management, communication features, and adherence to security standards. The project includes onboarding, ongoing support, administrator training, and tailored demonstrations to ensure the system meets specified functionalities within a 12-month performance period, with an optional additional year. Additional clauses in the RFP emphasize compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulations and governmental standards concerning tax liability, telecommunications services, and contractor representations. Interested offerors must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM) and must provide specific disclosures regarding their corporate structure and any potential conflicts. The proposal highlights the government's objective to foster partnerships with women-owned small businesses while ensuring that all system performance requirements are met effectively within the stipulated timeline.
    Response to Vendors Questions_AMENDMENT_1.docx
    The document provides insights into a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (1333ND25QNB450016) regarding a federal procurement project. It clarifies that there is no current contractor for the specified services, although a previous contractor, Four, LLC, managed related services under the contract NNG15SC73B/1333ND23FNB180123. A question about an Excel attachment was addressed, stating it was erroneously mentioned in the Scope of Work (SOW), prompting a revised version to be uploaded on SAM.gov. The procurement is designated as a 100% small business set aside, allowing only small businesses as defined by the relevant NAICS code to participate. While the contractor must provide a firm fixed price for the services, no specific budget details were shared. Overall, the document emphasizes transparency in the bidding process while defining the eligibility and structure of this federal procurement opportunity.
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