Analytics and Business Intelligence Platform
ID: DOIPFBO250008Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THENATIONAL PARK SERVICEWASHINGTON CONTRACTING OFFICELAKEWOOD, CO, 80225, USA

NAICS

Software Publishers (513210)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/4c839186e8a7460fb4a5af70bd418d11/view
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    Description

    The National Park Service (NPS), under the Department of the Interior, is seeking information through a Sources Sought Notice for an Analytics and Business Intelligence (A&BI) platform to enhance data management and decision-making within its Park Facility Management Division (PFMD). The initiative aims to identify platforms that support enterprise reporting, interactive dashboards, advanced analytics, and seamless integration with existing systems such as the Facility Management Software System (FMSS), with a focus on improving visibility into performance metrics and optimizing resource management. Interested vendors are encouraged to respond to a detailed questionnaire outlining their capabilities in areas such as data visualization, governance, and collaboration features, with submissions due by January 10, 2025. For further inquiries, vendors may contact Tomica Cooper at Tomica_Cooper@nps.gov or by phone at 215-597-7260.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Cooper, Tomica
    (215) 597-7260
    (703) 221-7161
    Tomica_Cooper@nps.gov
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    PFMD_Sources_Sought_Analytics_and_BI_1.pdf
    The National Park Service (NPS) is seeking information through a Sources Sought Notice regarding analytics and business intelligence platforms to enhance data management and decision-making within its Park Facility Management Division (PFMD). The initiative aims to identify platforms that support enterprise reporting, interactive dashboards, advanced analytics, self-service tools, and seamless data integration with existing systems such as the Facility Management Software System (FMSS). Key objectives include improving visibility into performance metrics, enabling proactive operational adjustments, and optimizing asset utilization and resource management. The notice outlines specific requirements covering features such as data visualization, data governance, automated insights, and collaboration capabilities, urging vendors to illustrate how their solutions align with these needs. Responses must include information on integration with existing data systems and demonstrate the vendor’s ability to provide comprehensive analytics support. The deadline for submission is January 10, 2025, with potential vendor demonstrations scheduled for the end of January 2025. The initiative reflects the NPS's commitment to leveraging advanced analytics for effective facility and asset management across its national parks.
    Sources_Sought_Analytics_and_BI_Platforms_Questionnaire_1.xlsx
    The document outlines the "Sources Sought Questionnaire" for an Analytics and Business Intelligence (A&BI) platform targeted at vendors. Its primary objective is to solicit vendor capabilities aligned with federal RFP criteria, ensuring that platforms meet specific functionality requirements. The questionnaire consists of detailed evaluation criteria across various components such as Data Visualization, Governance, Reporting, and Natural Language Query (NLQ) capabilities. Vendors are instructed to fill out response columns clearly, indicating how their products fulfill outlined criteria. Any functionalities still in development must be stated explicitly, along with expected availability dates. Key functionalities include generating formatted reports, creating interactive dashboards, supporting map visualizations, capturing usage audit logs, and ensuring security controls for sensitive data. The document stresses the importance of detailing capabilities such as data preparation, automated insights, collaboration features, and integration with existing tools or platforms. Overall, this process aims to capture comprehensive insights into the capabilities vendors offer, assisting in informed decision-making for A&BI solutions that fulfill government needs for effective data management and analytics.
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