ID16200010 CLOUD SERVICE SOURCES SOUGHT.pdf

SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT

The General Services Administration (GSA) is seeking sources for the GSA Office of Information Technology (IT).

CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS:

GSA Acquisition Operations Division (5QZA) 1734 Corporate Crossing Suite 2 O’Fallon, IL 62269

INTRODUCTION:

This is a SOURCES SOUGHT to determine the availability and technical capability of companies to provide the required services.

GSA is seeking information on potential sources that have experience with providing cloud services and value added reseller services to include optimizing purchases, utilization, and direct support.

NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (NAICS) CODE AND

SIZE STANDARD:

541519 - Other Computer Related Services $30 Million Size Standard

PRODUCT SERVICE CODE (PSC):

D318 - IT and Telcom – Integrated Hardware/Software Solutions – Predominately Services

REQUIRED CAPABILITIES:

In their responses, potential sources shall provide detailed responses on their ability to deliver/perform the following:

1) Cloud Services

a. Cloud Computing Platforms and interfaces in order for GSA FAS to use virtual hardware processing configurations and network facilities

b. CSP support and advisory services in accordance with attached cloud spend sample size and complexity

c. Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) capabilities

d. Platform as a Service (PaaS) capabilities

2) VAR Support

a. Recommendations for optimization of cloud services

b. Recommend utilization enhancement of cloud services

c. Cloud Service Provider direct support

In addition, potential sources shall provide the following documentation/verification:

1) Services being provided are FedRAMP JAB approved

2) Authorized reseller status of Cloud Service Provider being referenced

SOURCES SOUGHT:

This Sources Sought is requesting responses to the following criteria from all businesses that have a demonstrated ability to provide the required services.

SUBMISSION DETAILS:

Responses should be no more than 3 pages in length and include:

1) Business name and address;

a. Name of company representative and their business title;

b. Type of Business (Small/Large);

c. Socio-Economic Status;

d. All GSA Contract Vehicles your company holds, which could be utilized for this requirement. Please ensure you include your GSA Schedule number, if applicable.

2) Authorized Reseller Status of the Cloud Service Provider being referenced.

3) Documentation/Verification that services being provided are FedRAMP JAB approved

4) The contractor shall specifically identify and demonstrate their experience performing tasks similar to those described in Section 2 of the attachment.

Vendors who wish to respond to this should send responses via email NLT August 12, 2020, 1:00 PM Central Standard Time (CST) to Kimberly.Hampel@gsa.gov.

DISCLAIMERS:

1. This sources sought is for informational purposes only. This is not a request for quote. It does not constitute a solicitation and shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government. Responses in any form are not offers and the Government is under no obligation to award a contract as a result of this announcement. No funds are available to pay for preparation of responses to this announcement. Any information submitted by respondents to this technical description is strictly voluntary. The Government will not entertain questions at this time.

2. Proprietary information and trade secrets, if any, must be clearly marked on all materials.

All information received that is marked Proprietary will be handled accordingly. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned.

All government and contractor personal reviewing RFI responses will have signed non-disclosure agreements and understand their responsibility for proper use and protection from unauthorized disclosure of proprietary information as described 41 USC 423. The Government shall not be held liable for any damages incurred if proprietary information is not properly identified.