ID15170001_Entity_Validation_Services__Cover_RFI__2_PWS_2017-10-19.pdf

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) #ID15170001 ENTITY VALIDATION SERVICES

ENTITY VALIDATION SERVICES REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)

THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION NOTICE FOR MARKET RESEARCH ONLY – NO

AWARD WILL BE MADE FROM THIS NOTICE

The Government is requesting input from providers with the skill and capabilities to perform Entity Validation Services and requesting feedback from stakeholders who may have comments relative to the DRAFT Performance Work Statement (PWS) for entitled Entity Validation Services. In addition, potential firms with skills and knowledge necessary to perform the various services are requested to provide responses to the following:

1) In PWS Section 4 Primary Performance Objectives - Objective Group A: Entity Identification and Validation, Objective 1 Method to determine entity uniqueness and confirmation that the entity is unique, the government is considering different implementation options of the UEI:

1) Use the contractor’s unique entity identifier solution (as provided) throughout the IAE and government systems as detailed in the PWS.

2) Implement a distinct government identifier/numbering system across IAE systems and provide a data mapping to the contractor’s unique identifier from SAM for interfacing with the EVS contractor. In this case the contractor’s unique identifier would not be published for identifying entities in government systems as a government UEI would be used instead.

The government would appreciate feedback and perspective from your organization about the two options from a cost, implementation, usability, and technical perspective.

2) Under PWS Section 4 Primary Performance Objectives - Objective B: Entity Information, please specify which of the entity information items your organization is able to provide and describe the technical approach for delivering this information. Please provide a sample report or data schema for the entity information items under Objective 4.

3) In PWS Section 4 Primary Performance Objectives - Objective 7 Transition, Organization should briefly describe how it intends to effectively manage the transition-in in an expeditious manner and in a way that minimizes impact to the entities currently registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). Indicate the estimated transition-in timeframe and feasibility of completing all transition activities at once versus over the course of a year and any assumptions made.

4) Describe how your organization ensures quality throughout each aspect of the PWS.

What specific quality measures does your organization utilize?

5) Expressly state your organization’s ability to comply with all PWS requirements and any exceptions to the contents of the PWS; in particular if your organization has any exceptions the Primary Performance Objectives (Technical) under Section 4 of the PWS or data rights under Section 17.

6) Indicate whether the services contemplated under this PWS are included on your organization’s GSA Schedule contract and provide the contract number, if applicable.

7) Please provide any comments on the contents of the PWS.

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) #ID15170001 ENTITY VALIDATION SERVICES

This Request for Information is issued for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation nor does it restrict the Government as to the ultimate acquisition approach or strategy. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. A price proposal is not required at this time. The Government welcomes all comments to this PWS but is under no obligation to provide responses or individual feedback. The Government is requesting information about viable alternatives from all sectors, including private companies, non-profits, not-for-profits, and Federal Government providers.

Please direct any questions to entityvalidation@gsa.gov no later than November 1, 2017. As appropriate, GSA will provide answers to the questions received via Interact. For more information, please visit interact.gsa.gov and join the Integrated Award Environment (IAE Industry Community).

Interested parties are to provide the written comments to the PWS and the requested information outlined in this cover letter to: Julie Green at julie.green@gsa.gov on or before the date specified in the FBO notice.

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