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This is a Questions and Answers (Q&A) document for RFI HT0038-25-RFI-0001 related to Enterprise Intelligence and Data Solutions (EIDS) for the Defense Health Agency, containing 73 industry questions and government responses submitted between February 11-20, 2025.
The Q&A reveals this is a new requirement with no incumbent, seeking industry feedback on program/project management and systems integration services for COTS/GOTS implementations using DevSecOps and Scaled Agile Framework. Key domains include Data Solutions Services, Cloud Compute and Store, Platform Services, and Cyber Services. White paper responses are due March 4, 2025 at 11:00 AM ET with a 20-page limit. The government declined to provide detailed technical requirements, architecture details, or budget information, noting those would be included in any future RFP. Multiple questions addressed the different ordering periods (4 years for Cloud Compute vs 5 years for other domains), though the government indicated contract strategy analysis is still underway. While security clearances may be required for some personnel, facility clearances are not required.
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RFI Q&A
Request For Information Q&A Log
HT0038-25-RFI-0001
Enterprise Intelligence and Data Solutions (EIDS)
UPDATED: 2/21/2025
| QUESTION # | DATE RECEIVED | Section/Page Ref. | PROSPECTIVE VENDOR'S QUESTION | DATE OF REPLY | GOVERNMENT'S RESPONSE |
| 1 | 2/11/25 | Page 3 of the RFI references an attached presentation, which appears to be missing from the sam.gov posting. |
“The attached presentation identifies the EIDS current systems configuration and projected future state architecture.“
| Are there any additional documents associated with this RFI? | 2/18/25 | Provided presentation as attachment in Q&A Posting 1. | ||||
| 2 | 2/11/25 | Can we request the Government for the Incumbent vendor’s Name & their contract number (which is currently underperformance)? | ||||
| What is the total award value (size) of the current contract, which is presently ongoing by the Incumbent vendor? | 2/18/25 | N/a; No incumbent on the current contract. This is a new requirement. | ||||
| 3 | 2/12/25 | if there is an incumbent contract or contractor associated to the requirement. If any, please provide the contractor's name and contract number. | 2/18/25 | N/a; No incumbent on the current contract. This is a new requirement. | ||
| 4 | 2/12/25 | There is reference to an “attached presentation” directly following Figure 1 that I didn’t see in the SAM.gov record. Is this presentation sharable? | ||||
| The RFI references a Table 1 in Section 2.2 – Delivery Period that sounds different than the Table 1 – EIDS Domains. Is there a different Table and is it sharable? | 2/19/25 | Provided deliverables as attachment in Q&A Posting 1. |
RFI updated to include update to Table 1 and removed Figure 1: EIDS Product/Service Category Alignment. Increased total response shall not exceed to 20 pages and separated Cloud Services and UI/UX Services with a limit of three pages each.
| 5 | 2/13/25 | Section 3.1 Optional Appendix suggests that we review the provided list of deliverables and provide feedback. Where can I find this list of deliverables? | 2/18/25 | Provided deliverables as attachment in Q&A Posting 1. | |||
| 6 | 2/14/25 | Section 3.1 Optional Appendix – | |||||
| A list of “current deliverables for existing contracts” was referenced and Industry is being asked to review and provide feedback on the list. Please let me know if this list could also be added to the SAM.gov listing for this RFI (or if it is otherwise shareable). | 2/18/25 | Provided deliverables as attachment in Q&A Posting 1. | |||||
| 7 | 2/18/25 | Article 6 of the above referenced RFI states that questions are due on February 20, 2025. Please clarify the hour of the deadline. | 2/19/25 | Questions are due February 20, 2025 at 3:00PM EST. | |||
| 8 | 2/19/25 | 4.3.5, page 6 & 2.4, page 4 | Why does the government request vendors provide facility security clearance? Section 2.4 states, "This acquisition does not require access to classified information, though some personnel may require clearances to perform roles within the DHA Information Network." | 2/19/25 | Facility security clearance information is no longer required. Please include in your RFI responses to Section 3.0, Working with the DOD. | ||
| 9 | 2/19/25 | 3.0, page 4 | Why does the government request vendors identify how experienced they are with working in the DOD? Other than industry stating they have substantial, limited, or no experience working in the DOD and are knowledgeable of, familiar with, and have used or been exposed to RMF, Financial Reporting Systems, WAWF, and CAC processes, what is the government specifically interested in knowing from industry with this question. Especially Financial Reporting systems. RMF, WAWF, and CAC are self explanatory. | 2/21/25 | Description of experience requested as part of a response to this RFI with specifics provided in the bulletized list under "Working with the DOD" | ||
| 10 | 2/19/25 | Section 2, Table 1 and Figure 1 | The Data Product Management section makes reference to “program management, engineering support, lifecycle management, and other project and product management services in Table 1 and Figure 1.” Would business operations, such as tools support, financial support, license procurement/management, medical/functional SME, etc. fall under “PMO support” or another area? | 2/21/25 | This detailed information would be included in any RFP, if issued. Further, the DHMS is not at this time seeking proposals and will not accept unsolicited proposals. | ||
| 11 | 2/19/25 | Section 2, Table 1 and Figure 1 | In Figure 1, there’s a “CoS Functions”, can a definition of CoS Functions be provided? | 2/21/25 | CoS = Chief of Staff | ||
| 12 | 2/19/25 | Section 2, Table 1 and Figure 1 | Cyber Services are listed in Figure 1, but not explicitly listed as a domain or sub-function in Table 1. Is there an expectation that Cyber Services beyond individual project/platform team cyber support will be included in the scope of this acquisition? | 2/21/25 | The government has not determined scope or contract strategy. | ||
| 13 | 2/19/25 | Pg. 2 | The figure on page 2 uses an acronym that is not industry standard and not defined elsewhere in the RFI. Could you please define OCHENG? | 2/21/25 | OCHENG = Office of the Chief Engineer | ||
| 14 | 2/19/25 | 4.2, pg. 5 | RFI Section 4.2 states: “White papers in Microsoft Word for Office 2010 compatible format are due no later than 04 MAR 2025 11:00am EST.” We request the Offerors be allowed to respond in MS Word for Microsoft Office 365 or PDF file. | 2/20/25 | Requested format is acceptable. | ||
| 15 | 2/19/25 | 3.0, pg. 5 | Table 1 identifies Cloud Services, but Section 3.0 lists Cloud and User Interface/User Experience Services. Please confirm that this should read “Cloud Services”. | 2/21/25 | Confirmed. The bullet should read "Cloud Services" | ||
| 16 | 2/20/25 | 2.0 | "EIDS PMO has undergone a change to business operations that necessitates a change to the contracting strategy to support the PMO and managed platforms and services.” What was the change? | 2/21/25 | Reorganization of the PMO and transition activities within the last 12-24 months. | ||
| 17 | 2/20/25 | 2.0, Table 1 | What is the current tech stack/cloud platform being used for the Cloud Services component? | 2/21/25 | This detailed information would be included in any RFP, if issued. Further, the DHMS is not at this time seeking proposals and will not accept unsolicited proposals. | ||
| 18 | 2/20/25 | 2.0, Table 1 | Is there a preference for specific AI frameworks or platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)? | 2/21/25 | No. | ||
| 19 | 2/20/25 | 2.0, Table 1 | What legacy systems and external data sources must be integrated, and are there existing interoperability challenges that need to be addressed? | 2/21/25 | This detailed information would be included in any RFP, if issued. Further, the DHMS is not at this time seeking proposals and will not accept unsolicited proposals. | ||
| 20 | 2/20/25 | 2.0, Table 1 | Why is cloud compute domain a 4-year ordering period when everything else is 5 years? | 2/21/25 | Ordering periods and contract strategy analysis is underway. | ||
| 21 | 2/20/25 | 2.4 & 3.0 | What are the key compliance pain points DHA has encountered with past technical data governance efforts? | 2/21/25 | This detailed information would be included in any RFP, if issued or presented at an industry day that would be scheduled following an RFP release. | ||
| 22 | 2/20/25 | 3.0 | How will success be measured for AI-driven insights and automation? | 2/21/25 | This detailed information would be included in any RFP, if issued. Further, the DHMS is not at this time seeking proposals and will not accept unsolicited proposals. | ||
| 23 | 2/20/25 | 3.0 | Are there specific AI/ML use cases envisioned for the Data Services component beyond the general NLP capabilities mentioned? | 2/21/25 | This detailed information would be included in any RFP, if issued. Further, the DHMS is not at this time seeking proposals and will not accept unsolicited proposals. | ||
| 24 | 2/20/25 | 2.0, pg.2 | What is the current scale of data within the Military Information Platform (MIP), and does the Government anticipate significant growth or additional data sources that must be integrated within the next 12–24 months? | 2/21/25 | This detailed information would be included in any RFP, if issued. Further, the DHMS is not at this time seeking proposals and will not accept unsolicited proposals. | ||
| 25 | 2/20/25 | 3.0, pg. 3 | Can the Government share details on its existing DevSecOps toolchain, CI/CD pipeline, or security scanning practices to help respondents tailor their approach to the current environment? | 2/21/25 | This detailed information would be included in any RFP, if issued. Further, the DHMS is not at this time seeking proposals and will not accept unsolicited proposals. | ||
| 26 | 2/20/25 | 3.0, pg. 3 | Are there any specific data exchange protocols or standards (e.g., HL7, FHIR, DICOM) that the Government requires for interoperability within the Defense Health Agency ecosystem? | 2/21/25 | This detailed information would be included in any RFP, if issued. Further, the DHMS is not at this time seeking proposals and will not accept unsolicited proposals. | ||
| 27 | 2/20/25 | 2.4, pg.2 | Does the Government mandate any specific FedRAMP-authorized cloud environments, or is it open to multiple cloud providers as long as security requirements are met? | 2/21/25 | This detailed information would be included in any RFP, if issued. Further, the DHMS is not at this time seeking proposals and will not accept unsolicited proposals. | ||
| 28 | 2/20/25 | 2.4, pg.2 | Beyond HIPAA, DoDD 5400.11, and other cited directives, are there unique DHA or PEO DHMS security/privacy policies that respondents should address in proposals? | 2/21/25 | This detailed information would be included in any RFP, if issued. Further, the DHMS is not at this time seeking proposals and will not accept unsolicited proposals. | ||
| 29 | 2/20/25 | 2.4, pg.2 | Should offerors assume that all key personnel need active clearances at contract start, or can clearances be obtained post-award with phased onboarding? | 2/21/25 | This detailed information would be included in any RFP, if issued. Further, the DHMS is not at this time seeking proposals and will not accept unsolicited proposals. | ||
| 30 | 2/20/25 | 2.0, pg. 3 | Could the Government clarify whether it plans any near-term expansions or reconfigurations of the architecture—such as additional data hubs, AI/ML engines, or new clinical data streams—that offerors should consider? | 2/21/25 | This detailed information would be included in any RFP, if issued. Further, the DHMS is not at this time seeking proposals and will not accept unsolicited proposals. | ||
| 31 | 2/20/25 | 3.1, pg. 5 | Of the listed current deliverables, are there any that the Government has already identified as outdated or particularly challenging, and thus most open to revision or consolidation? | 2/21/25 | Recommended deliverables are requested as part of industry response to this RFI. | ||
| 32 | 2/20/25 | 4.2, pg. 4 | Could the Government provide an extension to the current 04 MAR 2025 deadline to allow respondents sufficient time to coordinate their technical and management approaches, especially given the scope of data governance, interoperability, and security requirements? | 2/20/25 | Responses are due 4 March 11:00 ET. | ||
| 33 | 2/20/25 | 4.2, pg 4-5 | Is there a specific budget ceiling, funding profile, or not-to-exceed amount the Government anticipates for this requirement? | 2/21/25 | This RFI is issued for the purpose of obtaining industry feedback on program and project management, systems integration services as they relate to Commercial-Off-The-Shelf /Government-Off-The-Shelf (COTS/GOTS) implementations and COTS/GOTS implementations using DevSecOps and Scaled Agile Framework planning activities within DHA. | ||
| 34 | 2/20/25 | 1.2, pg. 1 | Has the EIDS PMO allocated or secured funding for this requirement in the current Fiscal Year, or is the budget planned for subsequent Fiscal Years? | 2/21/25 | This RFI is issued for the purpose of obtaining industry feedback on program and project management, systems integration services as they relate to Commercial-Off-The-Shelf /Government-Off-The-Shelf (COTS/GOTS) implementations and COTS/GOTS implementations using DevSecOps and Scaled Agile Framework planning activities within DHA. | ||
| 35 | 2/20/25 | 3.0 | Will the Government provide a definition for Platform Services and is Platform services the integrator for all? | 2/21/25 | The Services Domains makes up Platform Services and also includes Cyber Services. | ||
| 36 | 2/20/25 | EIDS Presentation | Will the government please provide a definition for Cyber Services as currently depicted in the EIDS presentation? Is Cyber also considered a part of core Platform Services and if yes, how does it align against EIDS domains in Table 1? | 2/21/25 | The Services Domains makes up Platform Services and also includes Cyber Services. | ||
| 37 | 2/20/25 | Table 1 | Will the Government please provide clarity around incident management and the 24x7 help desk support? | 2/21/25 | This detailed information would be included in any RFP, if issued. Further, the DHMS is not at this time seeking proposals and will not accept unsolicited proposals. | ||
| 38 | 2/20/25 | 3.0 | Cloud Services has historically been a shared services function, is that expected to change and be rolled into Platform Services? Are Shared Services going to be moved to the application layer? | 2/21/25 | This RFI is issued for the purpose of obtaining industry feedback on program and project management, systems integration services as they relate to Commercial-Off-The-Shelf /Government-Off-The-Shelf (COTS/GOTS) implementations and COTS/GOTS implementations using DevSecOps and Scaled Agile Framework planning activities within DHA. | ||
| 39 | 2/20/25 | 3.0 | Will the Government please confirm if there are specific questions offerors should respond to for the Cloud Compute and Store domain as outlined in Table 1? If yes, will the Government please confirm the page count? | 2/21/25 | This detailed information would be included in any RFP, if issued. Further, the DHMS is not at this time seeking proposals and will not accept unsolicited proposals. | ||
| 40 | 2/20/25 | Table 1 | Can the Government please provide clarity around the 4 year ordering periods for Cloud Commute and Store as compared to the 5 year ordering periods for all over task areas? | 2/21/25 | Ordering periods and contract strategy analysis is underway. | ||
| 41 | 2/20/25 | 1.0 | In Section 1 of the RFI response, Offerors have unlimited page count, can the Government please confirm that the contracting strategy page count is unlimited? | 2/21/25 | See updated RFI dated 21 Feb 2025 removing 4.3.2. Competition Strategy (limit one page) and is part of the 20-page limitation. | ||
| 42 | 2/20/25 | 4.2 | Can the Government confirm the required margins, font type, and size restrictions for the document and any graphics or tables? | 2/21/25 | White papers in Microsoft Word for Office 2010 compatible format | ||
| 43 | 2/20/25 | 4.2 | Can the Government confirm whether hyperlinks are permissible in the submission? This would allow offerors to provide further substantiation and proof of their work. | 2/21/25 | There is no guarantee that the hyperlink will be accessible or viewed by the government. | ||
| 44 | 2/20/25 | 4.0 | Will the government please extend the current due date from 3/4 to 3/7 given that the new version expands and clarifies the scope of EIDS services, refines the domain structure, extends the response page limit, and adds security and compliance details, to include the deliverable attachment? | 2/20/25 | Responses are due 4 March 11:00 ET. | ||
| 45 | 2/20/25 | 2.0, pg. 2 | What specific data governance policies and strategies are currently in place, and how does the government envision these evolving with the new contract(s)? Are there any particular challenges or areas of focus that the government is prioritizing? | 2/21/25 | This detailed information would be included in any RFP, if issued. Further, the DHMS is not at this time seeking proposals and will not accept unsolicited proposals. | ||
| 46 | 2/20/25 | 2.0, pg. 2 | Does government currently use any tools for data governance purposes such as Colibra, Alation, etc.? | 2/21/25 | This detailed information would be included in any RFP, if issued. Further, the DHMS is not at this time seeking proposals and will not accept unsolicited proposals. | ||
| 47 | 2/20/25 | 2.0, pg. 2 | Does government have a data governance framework/system that it follows? Can government share its data governance strategy/operating model? | 2/21/25 | This RFI is issued for the purpose of obtaining industry feedback on program and project management, systems integration services as they relate to Commercial-Off-The-Shelf /Government-Off-The-Shelf (COTS/GOTS) implementations and COTS/GOTS implementations using DevSecOps and Scaled Agile Framework planning activities within DHA. | ||
| 48 | 2/20/25 | 2.0, pg. 2 | Does government consider deployment of Common Data Model (such as OMOP) a priority under Data Solutions Services domain? | 2/21/25 | This RFI is issued for the purpose of obtaining industry feedback on program and project management, systems integration services as they relate to Commercial-Off-The-Shelf /Government-Off-The-Shelf (COTS/GOTS) implementations and COTS/GOTS implementations using DevSecOps and Scaled Agile Framework planning activities within DHA. | ||
| 49 | 2/20/25 | 2.0, pg. 2 | Does government currently apply/receive AI/ML/NLP capabilities within current data services? Can government identify specific use cases for AI/ML/NLP application? Can government identify priority areas for AI/ML/NLP applications? | 2/21/25 | This detailed information would be included in any RFP, if issued. Further, the DHMS is not at this time seeking proposals and will not accept unsolicited proposals. | ||
| 50 | 2/20/25 | 3.0, pg. 4 | Is the government open to adopting new data solutions that are not part of their current environment? | 2/21/25 | This RFI is issued for the purpose of obtaining industry feedback on program and project management, systems integration services as they relate to Commercial-Off-The-Shelf /Government-Off-The-Shelf (COTS/GOTS) implementations and COTS/GOTS implementations using DevSecOps and Scaled Agile Framework planning activities within DHA. | ||
| 51 | 2/20/25 | Table 1, page 2 and Section 3, pages 3-4 | In Section 3 of the RFI, the government requests respondents to answer various questions based on the domains to be covered under the anticipated contract. Prior to the 19 Feb 2025 RFI update, there was a one-to-one correlation between the EIDS Domains and the questions to be answered. Since the RFI update, Table 1 and the questions no longer appear to be in alignment. For instance, Table 1 was revised to include a Cloud Compute and Store domain for which there are no questions. Similarly, the Data Services domain has been renamed and the scope has been revised, but the questions still reference the purpose of this domain from the initial RFI release. Will the government review the questions in Section 3.0 of the RFI and make any adjustments that may be required as a result of the revision to the EIDS Domains in Table 1? | 2/21/25 | See response to question 15. | ||
| 52 | 2/20/25 | The Data Solutions Service section on page 2 of the RFI references Machine Learning (ML) techniques and Natural Language Processing (NLP) capabilities. Could you clarify how the EIDS PMO currently utilizes these technologies? | 2/21/25 | This detailed information would be included in any RFP, if issued. Further, the DHMS is not at this time seeking proposals and will not accept unsolicited proposals. | |||
| 53 | 2/20/25 | Is this initiative focused on developing a new system, or is it primarily for the maintenance and enhancement of an existing system? | 2/21/25 | This RFI is issued for the purpose of obtaining industry feedback on program and project management, systems integration services as they relate to Commercial-Off-The-Shelf /Government-Off-The-Shelf (COTS/GOTS) implementations and COTS/GOTS implementations using DevSecOps and Scaled Agile Framework planning activities within DHA. | |||
| 54 | 2/20/25 | Could you provide more details about the types of data involved? | 2/21/25 | This detailed information would be included in any RFP, if issued. Further, the DHMS is not at this time seeking proposals and will not accept unsolicited proposals. | |||
| 55 | 2/20/25 | Are we expected to develop a client application, or is the objective to build a web-based solution? | 2/21/25 | This RFI is issued for the purpose of obtaining industry feedback on program and project management, systems integration services as they relate to Commercial-Off-The-Shelf /Government-Off-The-Shelf (COTS/GOTS) implementations and COTS/GOTS implementations using DevSecOps and Scaled Agile Framework planning activities within DHA. | |||
| 56 | 2/20/25 | Could you outline the expected level of effort (LOE) for this project, including a breakdown by key tasks? | 2/21/25 | This RFI is issued for the purpose of obtaining industry feedback on program and project management, systems integration services as they relate to Commercial-Off-The-Shelf /Government-Off-The-Shelf (COTS/GOTS) implementations and COTS/GOTS implementations using DevSecOps and Scaled Agile Framework planning activities within DHA. | |||
| 57 | 2/20/25 | What is the expected timeline for deployment, and are there any critical milestones we should be aware of? | 2/21/25 | This RFI is issued for the purpose of obtaining industry feedback on program and project management, systems integration services as they relate to Commercial-Off-The-Shelf /Government-Off-The-Shelf (COTS/GOTS) implementations and COTS/GOTS implementations using DevSecOps and Scaled Agile Framework planning activities within DHA. | |||
| 58 | 2/20/25 | Deliverables, 1f | Deliverable 1f is named “RMP Documentation”. Is this the correct name or a typo for RMF (Risk Management Framework) Documentation? | 2/21/25 | Recommended deliverables are requested as part of industry response to this RFI. | ||
| 59 | 2/20/25 | 4.2 | Please confirm that Respondees may include a cover page and Table of Contents page, one page each, outside of the current maximum RFI page response? | 2/21/25 | The number of pages in Section 1 of the white paper shall not be included in the page limitation. The number of pages in Section 1 of the white paper shall not be included in the page limitation. | ||
| 60 | 2/20/25 | 4.3.2 | Please clarify if the industry response Section 1 requirement to provide a Contracting Strategy (Section 4.3.2) is separate from providing a Competition Strategy (Section 3.0)? | 2/21/25 | See updated RFI dated 21 Feb 2025 removing 4.3.2. Competition Strategy (limit one page) and is part of the 20-page limitation. | ||
| 61 | 2/20/25 | 4.3.2 | What is the page count restriction for the Contracting Strategy as defined in Section 4.3.2? | 2/21/25 | See updated RFI dated 21 Feb 2025 removing 4.3.2. Competition Strategy (limit one page) and is part of the 20-page limitation. | ||
| 62 | 2/20/25 | 2, Table 1 | What does the government mean by “Ordering Period”? | 2/21/25 | Estimated ordering period is contract length, i.e. Base plus four 1-year options | ||
| 63 | 2/20/25 | 2, Table 1 | Does the government intend to have a shorter Ordering Period for “Cloud Compute and Store” than for the other items? If so, what is the reason for the different ordering period? | 2/21/25 | Ordering periods and contract strategy analysis is underway. | ||
| 64 | 2/20/25 | 2, Table 1 | Regarding the scope of Cloud Compute and Store, is the intent for the contractor to procure and provide cloud compute and storage services for hosting the government’s IT systems and data? | 2/21/25 | This RFI is issued for the purpose of obtaining industry feedback on program and project management, systems integration services as they relate to Commercial-Off-The-Shelf /Government-Off-The-Shelf (COTS/GOTS) implementations and COTS/GOTS implementations using DevSecOps and Scaled Agile Framework planning activities within DHA. | ||
| 65 | 2/20/25 | 2, Table 1 | Please clarify the scope of all required operational support services. For example, does the scope of Data Services include 24x7x365 support? | 2/21/25 | This RFI is issued for the purpose of obtaining industry feedback on program and project management, systems integration services as they relate to Commercial-Off-The-Shelf /Government-Off-The-Shelf (COTS/GOTS) implementations and COTS/GOTS implementations using DevSecOps and Scaled Agile Framework planning activities within DHA. | ||
| 66 | 2/20/25 | 2, Table 1 | Within Cloud Services, the government states that the contractor is to “Provide user access controls, system monitoring tools and incident management support”. Please clarify if the government requires the contractor to procure and provide system monitoring tools to the government, or if the contractor will be utilizing government provided system monitoring tools. | 2/21/25 | This RFI is issued for the purpose of obtaining industry feedback on program and project management, systems integration services as they relate to Commercial-Off-The-Shelf /Government-Off-The-Shelf (COTS/GOTS) implementations and COTS/GOTS implementations using DevSecOps and Scaled Agile Framework planning activities within DHA. | ||
| 67 | 2/20/25 | 2.0, pg. 2 | Is the new domain added to Table 1 "Cloud Compute and Store" to be addressed in any of the RFI 3.0 Requested Information 3-page responses? | 2/21/25 | Cloud Compute and Store scope and estimated ordering period is included as informational purposes only. | ||
| 68 | 2/20/25 | 2.0, pg. 2 | As the only domain with a 4-year ordering period compared to the other domains that have a 5-year ordering period, when does the 4-year ordering period begin? Does it begin with the others or is it delayed for 1 year? | 2/21/25 | Cloud Compute and Store scope and estimated ordering period is included as informational purposes only. | ||
| 69 | 2/20/25 | 3.0, pg. 3 | Can the government define "Platform Services," and what is their role in relation to all the other domains? | 2/21/25 | See response to question 35. | ||
| 70 | 2/20/25 | 2.0, pg. 2 | Reviewing the scope of the different domains - I didn't see Cyber Services - which domain will manage Cyber Services and what's the extent of Cyber Services scope? | 2/21/25 | The government has not determined scope or contract strategy. | ||
| 71 | 2/20/25 | 4.2, pg. 4 | Can the government identify the format restrictions for the response (font size & type, graphics, etc), | 2/21/25 | White papers in Microsoft Word for Office 2010 compatible format | ||
| 72 | 2/20/25 | Deliverables | The government has provided the deliverable names; however, can the government provide details about each deliverables to include schedule / frequency. | 2/21/25 | This detailed information would be included in any RFP, if issued. Further, the DHMS is not at this time seeking proposals and will not accept unsolicited proposals. | ||
| 73 | 2/20/25 | Deliverables | Can the government identify the deliverables for each of the 7 domains? | 2/21/25 | This RFI is issued for the purpose of obtaining industry feedback on program and project management, systems integration services as they relate to Commercial-Off-The-Shelf /Government-Off-The-Shelf (COTS/GOTS) implementations and COTS/GOTS implementations using DevSecOps and Scaled Agile Framework planning activities within DHA. |
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