GECKO-NET RFI QandA Session.docx

This document is a Request for Information (RFI) Q&A session for the Government Enterprise Collaboration and Knowledge Objective-NET (GECKO-NET) program. The RFI seeks information from interested developers to refine the GECKO-NET acquisition approach in order to reduce schedule and integration risk while potentially expanding the vendor pool.

Key details:

• The Government is seeking recommendations on integration approaches to minimize its role as the lead system integrator and maximize cost, flexibility, and technical ownership benefits of working with multiple capability contributors.
• The Government has available communication network and software tools that could be provided as Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) for the GECKO-NET solution, and is interested in identifying any other critical GFE items.
• The Government is exploring cloud-based and on-premises infrastructure options to support the GECKO-NET software development pipeline and operations, and wants to understand the trade-offs between high and low operational availability.
• The GECKO-NET capability must be extensible to various OPIR and MWTD programs and support Secret and Top Secret level mission operations.
• The Government desires a storefront vendor to provide maintenance and support for hardware and software requests to expand GECKO-NET capabilities.
• The Government is considering a Firm Fixed Price contract strategy and seeks feedback on any concerns or alternatives.
• The Government is interested in understanding potential cost drivers and schedule risks, as well as recommended actions to address them.