NRM_Automated_Testing_Tool_Solutions_(RFI)_-_AG-7604-S-17-0001_Q&A.docx

Questions AG-7604-S-17-0001 NRM Automated Testing Tool RFI

1. What is the potential place of performance?

Agency’s Enterprise Computing System- Nationwide

2. How big team do we need to provide to support this opportunity Assistance with Installation and Training and maintenance of the automation tools; installation, training and maintenance to occur no more than 50 machines. It is up to Contractor to determine.

3. Are you looking for a custom solution or an "off-the shelf" product integration?

Off-the-shelf with the expectation of lower operational and implementation costs

4. We understand that the Natural Resource Manager (NRM) is a system of database tools for managing Agency data across the Forest Service and consists of multiple applications. Is it the direction of the Forest Service to migrate all these applications to a full browser interface?

Yes, for the purpose of this RFI we would like to focus our efforts on a web browser interface.

If the direction is a full browser interface, then will the Forest Service also require testing support of Thick client applications written in Java and/or .NET? No thick client testing.

5. With respect to Mobile device support (Tablet, Mobile), will the Forest Service require support of custom applications, or applets, developed for these platforms or will browser support be sufficient? If custom application support is required, will the forest service identify the mobile development environment and associated tools?

For the purpose of this RFI, we would like to focus our efforts on a web browser interface.

6. We noticed that CA-SiteMinder is mentioned a couple of times in the RFI. Is the intent to test browser delivered content secured by SiteMinder or other authentication providers? If more than SiteMinder it would be helpful to have a list of provider’s in-scope?

CA-SiteMinder (eAuth) only at this point.

7. Does the Special Notice under solicitation number AG7604S170001 contain requirements similar to a current contract?

At this time we are trying to form an acquisition plan/strategy, compile information, and determine what possibilities are available. The government (Forest Service) does not have enough information to determine if this is similar to any other contract currently open.

8. If possible, please provide the current contract number. Or, is this a new requirement for the government?

At this time we are trying to form an acquisition plan/strategy, compile information, and determine what possibilities are available. The government (Forest Service) does not have enough information to determine if this is similar to any other contract currently open.