RFI Q_and_As - Manufacturing Connected Worker Platform Svc v5.pdf
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This document is a set of Questions and Answers for a Request for Information (RFI) issued by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) for a Manufacturing Connected Worker Platform Service.
The RFI seeks information from industry about commercial capabilities to provide a connected worker platform for the Treasury/BEP network, using real data and satisfying BEP's cybersecurity requirements. BEP is looking to enable an accelerated pace to upskill their workforce to face the digital environment efficiently. The RFI responses are requested in three parts: Part I - Company Profile Information, Part II - Capability, and Part III - Business Capabilities and Requirements as described in the attached Statement of Objectives. The deadline for RFI responses is November 15, 2024 by 4:00 PM EST. Questions in response to the RFI can be submitted by October 28, 2024 by 4:00 PM EST. BEP has clarified that they will remove the "No SaaS components" requirement from the Statement of Objectives.
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
FOR
REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) FOR MANUFACTURING CONNECTED WORKER PLATFORM SVC
Issued October 16, 2024
Questions that were submitted by vendors, in response to the subject RFI are answered below:
Question # Document/Section Vendor RFI Questions BEP Response
1.
General Question
Does the government have existing connected worker platform capabilities in place today?
If yes, can the government describe what system is in place and any improvements it is seeking for the next iteration of a system?
BEP does not have a connected worker platform.
2.
SOO.4.2.3
The government is seeking information about commercial capabilities to provide a connected worker platform.
However, the RFI also states “No SaaS components.” Can the government please clarify if it is truly interested in commercial capabilities to include SaaS?
If yes, can the government please remove the “No SaaS components” requirement from the SOO?
BEP will remove the “No SaaS components” requirement from the SOO.
3. SOO.4.2.3
The RFI includes a requirement for “Supports air gapped deployments” but is also requesting a cloud-based system.
Can the government clarify what it means by air gapped deployments? Will the solution include an on-premises deployment?
BEP seeks to support the model for a cloud first solution. An on-premises deployment will be the last option.
4. Part II: Capability
Please confirm the SAP SuccessFactors HXM Suite (Enterprise Edition) modules the Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) currently utilizes.
Also, please confirm what system or systems of record are currently being used to track training completion records.
The system of record to track training completion records is the Integrated Talent Management System.
5. 3.1 Period & Place of Performance
It is noted that the location for these efforts is the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, Washington DC Facility, Washington, DC and Fort Worth, Texas. To what extent do contractor personnel need to be onsite beyond what is deemed necessary for content creation and documentation and in-person training? Can contractor personnel be remote and travel to BEP’s locations as necessary?
Contractor personnel are remote except when necessary for content creation, documentation and in-person training.
6. 4.3 Treasury Cloud Platform Requirements
The cloud requirements section notes “No SaaS components”. Please elaborate on BEP’s meaning of “No SaaS components” in the context of this platform.
BEP will remove the “No SaaS components” requirement from the SOO.
7.
General Question Do you have an estimate of when a Request for Proposal for the Manufacturing Connected Worker Platform Service will be released?
Solicitation release date is not known at this time; TBD by the Contracting Officer
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