Solicatation_05GA0A19Q0019_Amendment.1QAfinial.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO.

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

06/12/2019

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

GAO1902110004

5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

05GA0ACODE

HILL, LAVONNE Y

ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT

441 G STREET, N.W.

ROOM 7N14U

ATTENTION:

WASHINGTON, DC 20548

6. ISSUED BY CODE7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

05GA0A19Q0019

CODE FACILITY CODE

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., street, country, state and ZIP Code) (X)

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

05/30/2019

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X XThe above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers is extended, is not extended, Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods: (a) By completing items 8 and 15, and returning __1__copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted; or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment your desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO MODIFICATION OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

CHECK ONE A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT

ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return _______ copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

The purpose of this amendment number 0001, is to provide answers to the questions and to extend the closing due date to June 19, 2019 at 2:00PM EST

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) 16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print) La Vonne Y. Hill

Contracting Officer

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 15C. DATE SIGNED

By (Signature of Contracting Officer)

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 16C. DATE SIGNED

NSN 7540-01-152-8070

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Table of Contents

Section Description Page Number

1 Continuation Sheet

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Section 1 - Continuation Sheet

The purpose of this amendment number 0001, is to provide answers to the questions and to extend the closing due date to June 19, 2019 at 2:00PM EST

Number Supplies or Services Quantity Unit Unit Price Total ( Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

1 Service Original: 1.000000

Change: 0.000000

Current: 1.000000 LOT

Period of Performance: 07/01/2019 - 06/30/2020

Description: TRANSITION PHASE and BASE YEAR Request for Quotations for a subscription to a Congressional & Executive Branch Data Feed in accordance with- Statement of Work.

Reference Line: GAO1902110004 - 0001

Pricing Options: Base

101 Service Original: 0.000000

Change: 0.000000

Current: 0.000000 LOT

Period of Performance: 07/01/2020 - 06/30/2021

Description: OPTION YEAR 1- Request for Quotations for a subscription to a Congressional & Executive Branch Data Feed in accordance with- Statement of Work.

Reference Line: GAO1902110004 - 0002

Pricing Options: Option

201 Service Original: 0.000000

Change: 0.000000

Current: 0.000000 LOT

Period of Performance: 07/01/2021 - 06/30/2022

Description: OPTION YEAR 2 - Request for Quotations for a subscription to a Congressional & Executive Branch Data Feed in accordance with - Statement of Work.

Reference Line: GAO1902110004 - 0003

Pricing Options: Option

301 Service Original: 0.000000

Change: 0.000000

Current: 0.000000 LOT

Period of Performance: 07/01/2022 - 06/30/2023

Description: OPTION YEAR 3 - Request for Quotations for a subscription to a Congressional & Executive Branch Data Feed in accordance with - Statement of Work.

Reference Line: GAO1902110004 - 0004

Pricing Options: Option

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Number Supplies or Services Quantity Unit Unit Price Total ( Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

401 Service Original: 0.000000

Change: 0.000000

Current: 0.000000 LOT

Period of Performance: 07/01/2023 - 06/30/2024

Description: OPTION YEAR 4 - Request for Quotations for a subscription to a Congressional & Executive Branch Data Feed in accordance with - Statement of Work.

Reference Line: GAO1902110004 - 0005

Pricing Options: Option

AMENDMENT ONE (1) - Questions and Answers - Solicitation number 05GA0A19Q0019

Amendment No.: One (1) Questions and Answers in response to 05GA0A19Q0019 –

Data Feed of Congressional and Executive Branch Information

Data Q1. There any other type of data that could be anticipated, which would be required other than JSON and CVS files?

A. No.

Q2. Where did the Historical Database data come from?

A2. It was managed over time. GAO created the historical records and has continued to maintain them in our internal repository.

Q3. What is the size of your Historical Database?

A3. Our data covers Congressional information from 2006 moving forward.

Q4. How many records (approximately)? JSON verse CVS files?

A4. It is dependent on the daily need for providing and/or updating information for the repository.

Q5. How many rows and columns? JSON verse CVS files?

A5. Please see answer to question 4.

Q6.Has the Historical Database data been validated for the new system?

A6. This is not applicable.

Q7. How would the GAO classify the Congressional and executive branch information data (structured or un-structured)?

A7. The data is structured.

Q8. Is unstructured data a source for metrics?

A8. This is not applicable.

Q9. What is the estimated percentage of nightly updates of the data JSON verse CVS files?

A9. This is not applicable.

Q10. What percentage of the data is JSON and CVS files?

A10. The vendor will provide data in JSON or CSV; not both.

Q11. Is the aggregation of data from multiple locations required?

A11. Please see page 8 of the solicitation.

Q12. If so, how many locations and please list the addresses of the locations.

A12. This is not applicable.

Q13. What is the estimated amount of data do you anticipate receiving nightly?

A13. Please see the answer to question 4.

Q14. What percentage of the data JSON verse CVS files?

A14. This is not applicable.

Q15. What is the estimated rate of access speed required for the ingress?

A15. This is not applicable; the file can be sent at any speed at 3am.

Q16. What is the estimated rate of access speed required for the egress?

A16. This is not applicable.

Q17. What is the number of years the data needs to be available?

A17. GAO will continue to maintain data once it is ingested into our repository.

Q18. What is the anticipated life span of the awarded solution?

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A18. Please see pages 4-6 of the solicitation.

Q19. Does the system the GAO plan for upgrades to the Congressional and executive branch information sys-tem in 30 years or should base upon data media degeneration?

A19. We do not understand the question.

Q20. What is the location of the Oracle Database system?

A20. The Oracle database is onsite at GAO.

Q21. What is the preferred process for populating the Oracle Database?

A21. Please see page 9 in the solicitation.

Q22. What is the frequency of the population of data?

A22. Please see page 9 of the solicitation.

Q23. Is a subscription model the only acceptable model for this procurement?

A23. Yes.

Data Governance Q24. Are there Data governance policies in place for the system?

A24. Yes.

Q25. Who is accountable for Data Governance?

A25. Please see page 8 of the solicitation.

Q26. Is there a Data Dictionary?

A26. Please Appendix I in the solicitation.

Q27. Is there a Data Model?

A27. Yes.

Q28. Is there a mechanism to raise data quality concerns in place?

A28. Please see page 8 of the solicitation.

Cyber Security Q29. Does the GAO system require an Authorization to Operate (ATO)? If so, which methodology is re-quired? (FISMA, DFARS, ICD-503) A29. No.

Q30. If an ATO is required, what is the anticipated level? (Moderate, Moderate, High; High, Moderate, Mod-erate; High, High, High) A30. This is not applicable.

Q31. Does GAO anticipate a requirement of implementing Personal Identification Information (PII) and Con-fidential User Information (CUI)?

A31. No.

Q32. The solicitation did not articulate any continuous monitoring. Is continuous monitoring required?

• Compliance Framework

• Alarms and Alert

• Attack Vector

• Firmware Compliance and Supply Chain Validation

• Intrusion Detection and Prevention

• Event Management

• Change Management

A32. No.

Q33. Will this system need to have documentation for an ATO process that will be uploaded into EMASS?

A33. No.

Q34. Will GAO be responsible for management, monitoring, event response, and maintenance of the end sys-tem? Or is it outsource completely to the awarded vendor?

A34. GAO is responsible for its repository that contains the information described in the solicitation. Please see page 6 in the solicitation for more details.

Q35. Understanding the support hours of 0800 to 1800 Monday through Friday and a ticketing system for tracking purposes; does GAO require coverage outside of these hours?

A35. No.

Q36. If so, what are the secondary hours?

A36. This is not applicable.

Q37. Does the GAO have a preferred ticketing system or one in use currently?

A37. No.

Dashboards Q38. Will dashboard be required, or does the GAO have or will provide dashboards to the user community?

A38. No.

Q39. How does the GAO envision streamlining the process with your new solution dashboards?

A39. This is not applicable.

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Q40. Do you envision utilizing automating reporting to reduce internal workload?

A40. This is not applicable.

Q41. What are the existing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) that are captured and shared now?

A41. This is currently a manual process.

Q42. Will Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) need to be captured and shared in the future?

A42. Yes. Please see page 10 of the solicitation.

Q43. How are they calculated? Is it primarily a manual process?

A43. Please see page 10 in the solicitation.

Q44. Have additional KPIs been identified and would be part of a new solution?

A44. Please see page 10 in the solicitation.

Q45. Confirm that access to KPIs needs to be restricted, based on a person’s role.

A45. This is not applicable.

Q46. How many groups will need access to a dashboard?

A46. This is not applicable.

Q47. What are the locations for the groups who need access to a dashboard?

A47. This is not applicable.

Q48. How many data-savvy users will use the dashboards?

A48. This is not applicable.

Q49. What is the expectation regarding interactivity?

A49. This is not applicable.

Q50 Self-directed or supported by the helpdesk?

A50. Please see language in the solicitation.

Reporting

Q51. Is there a standard set of static reports in use or that will be used?

A51. No.

Q52. Will interactive dashboards replace some reports?

A52. No.

Q53. Will some reports have to be replicated?

A53. No.

Q54. How are reports distributed now?

A54 This is not applicable.

Q55. Are there compliance reports (such as to the State or Federal governments) that could be candidates for automation?

A55. This is not applicable.

Trending Questions Q56. What trends and technologies would you like to take advantage of as part of the System Transforma-tion? Such as:

• Machine Learning

• If so, what is your vision?

Analytics

• If so, what is your vision?

A56. This is not applicable Q57. Is there an incumbent A57. Yes. Leadership Directories Q58. Could you please provide the contract or task order number?

A58. Contract number 05GA0A18F0008

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