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ABE Software and Application Upgrade Federal contract opportunity
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12305B24Q0221
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Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service Field Research Implementation and Information Delivery Northeast Area

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This document contains Questions and Answers related to a federal contract opportunity for the upgrade of software and applications for the U.S. National Arboretum (USNA). The key details are:

The application is cross-platform for both iOS and Android, and there is also a web application available at https://www.usna.usda.gov/abe/. The backend technologies utilize ArcGIS Maps SDK for JavaScript, and the mobile and web applications receive data from USNA's ArcGIS Enterprise environment. While onsite visits are at the discretion of USDA, the current contractor is based in the Washington, DC area and has frequently attended meetings and workshops onsite.

The related federal contract opportunity, Solicitation Number 12305B24Q0221, is for the USDA Agricultural Research Service to procure upgrades to the existing USNA software and application. This is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 541511, with a small business size standard of $34.0 million. The place of service/delivery is the U.S. National Arboretum in Washington, DC. Quotes are due by 9/17/2024 at 2:00 PM PST.

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September 13, 2024

Questions and Answers #2

1. iOS application - is this native or cross platform?

ANSWER: The application is cross platform

1. Android Application - is this native or cross platform?

ANSWER: The application is cross platform

1. Is there a web application as well?

ANSWER: Yes: https://www.usna.usda.gov/abe/

1. What back end technologies are utilized ANSWER: ArcGIS Maps SDK for JavaScript

1. Does the application require a UX update?

ANSWER: Not as scoped in the RFP by USDA

1. Can you share sample screens of the current application(S)?

ANSWER: Mobile Application screenshots can be found in the Apple and Google Play Stores

i. https://apps.apple.com/us/app/u-s-national-arboretum/id1200874950

ii. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.blueraster.arb&hl=en_US&pli=1

iii. ABE web application can be found here: https://www.usna.usda.gov/abe/

1. Where are the backend API's hosted?

ANSWER: The mobile and web application receive data from USNA’s ArcGIS Enterprise environment

1. Can the work be done remotely?

ANSWER: Onsite visits are at the discretion of USDA, but current contractor is based in Washington, DC area and has frequently attended meetings and workshops onsite.

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