Acquisition System (PRISM) and Acquisition Reporting System (ARS) Support.
ID: OAMS-11062004Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFOFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR ADMINISTRATION (ASA)PROGRAM SUPPORT CENTER ACQ MGMT SVCROCKVILLE, MD, 20857, USA

NAICS

Computer Systems Design Services (541512)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/8667fcae2cca422991e6eab528777888/view
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    Description

    The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is seeking qualified vendors to provide support for its Acquisition System (PRISM) and Acquisition Reporting System (ARS) as part of a Sources Sought notice. The Office of Acquisition Management Services (OAMS) requires expertise in the acquisition lifecycle, including project management, problem resolution, and system development, to ensure a seamless transition from the current contractor while maintaining service levels and compliance with performance metrics. This opportunity is critical for supporting ongoing initiatives, such as HHS’s electronic invoicing project, and the anticipated contract duration is five years, starting in the third quarter of fiscal year 2025, with responses due by December 2, 2024. Interested vendors should contact Angeleana Torres at angeleana.torres@hhs.gov for further details.

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    Angeleana Torres
    angeleana.torres@hhs.gov
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    Acquisition System (PRISM) and (ARS) Support Source Sought Sam.gov.pdf
    The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is seeking information from qualified vendors for supporting its Acquisition System (PRISM) and Acquisition Reporting System (ARS). This Sources Sought notice emphasizes that it is not a solicitation but aims to ascertain the capabilities of potential contractors, particularly small and disadvantaged businesses. The Office of Acquisition Management Services (OAMS) requires expertise for the acquisition lifecycle and operational support, aiming for an uninterrupted transition from the incumbent contractor with a focus on maintaining service levels and compliance with performance metrics. The anticipated contract duration is five years, commencing in the third quarter of fiscal year 2025, including a 12-month base period and four optional annual extensions. Key requirements include project management, problem resolution, development and testing, and documentation to enhance existing systems. Vendor capabilities for telework and travel compliance are also outlined. Interested vendors must provide detailed information on their approach, experience, and corporate capabilities while ensuring adherence to security and compliance standards. The document underscores the necessity for ongoing support of current initiatives like HHS’s electronic invoicing project and requires vendor responses by December 2, 2024.
    OAMS PRISM Help Desk and ARS Support Source Sought Questions.xlsx
    The provided document outlines technical questions aimed at assessing a company's qualifications for participating in the PRISM Help Desk and related services for the upcoming fiscal period. It seeks to determine the company's experience in recruiting and retaining necessary personnel, particularly for the third quarter of FY 2025, as well as their expertise in developing and supporting various technologies such as PRISM, Appian, and Blue Prism. Additionally, the document inquires about the company's familiarity with Agile methodologies, continuous improvement principles, and their ability to support federal employees in resolving systematic issues while maintaining compliance. Lastly, it requests details on their experience in integrating PRISM applications with Oracle Federal Financials, reinforcing the focus on qualified technical support for federal contract services. This reflects the government's emphasis on selecting capable contractors for complex technical requirements in federal RFP processes.
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