Image RFI - Final.docx

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[INSERT Program or Contract Name Here]

Large Image Manipulator

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

Source Dissemination

1.0 DESCRIPTION & PURPOSE

NGA has a mission-critical need for a final quality control process for its geospatial products, ensuring printability on designated plotters before release. This involves file formatting, conversion, and validation against military specifications (MIL-SPEC).

2.0.1 Necessary Information NGA is willing to accept partial completion of the below requirements, as in a system that handles Image Manipulation, a separate one for Workflow Management, etc. The goal is for an all-in-one solution. However, there must be a path for NGA to fulfill all of the requirements listed through any partial suggestions. NGA is also requesting that the systems be either Windows-based or Cloud Applications. This system must be ready on day 1, no development work necessary.

2.1 PLANNED ACQUISITION: (see below requirements)

2.1.1 Image Manipulation

· Open and ingest files up to 10 gigabytes in size.

· Modify text and fonts in files, to include notes as raster, vector and textual styles.

· Change a single object or feature’s color in a file.

· Change all objects or features with the same color in a file.

· Generate and add a barcode or Quick Response (QR) code to a file.

· Add or remove spot colors to a file.

· Change Red, Green, Blue (RGB) or Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Key (CMYK) colors to spot colors

· Remove extraneous artifacts from scanned files.

· Convert files between the file types: PDF, TIFF, and Joint Photographic Experts Group (JPEG).

· Ingest a vectored file with tiled elements and rasterize the tiles into a single element then adjust the color for that element to account for overprinting.

· Layer several one-bit TIFF images into a single composite PDF.

· Detect the color density percentage of the colors inside a file.

2.1.2 Batch Processing System

· Rasterize complex GIS-produced files

· Convert colors from RGB/CMYK to specific spot colors which are verified against a predefined list.

· Move and sort files based on file name, file type, metadata, and submitted user.

· Convert files between the file types: PDF, TIFF, and JPEG. Retaining of georeferencing data is preferred

· Generate and read/write metadata attached to a PDF and export an Extensible Markup Language (XML) of that metadata

· Generate and add a barcode or QR code to a file.

· Crop marginalia from map files.

2.1.3 Workflow Management System

· Create a project that can track and store all relevant data, metadata, working files, and completed file relevant to the project

· Allow a user to manually enter the data and metadata when creating a project.

· Display project data, metadata, status, milestone, and priority through a dashboard, Application programming interface (API) query, and export capabilities.

· Bulk upload data and files to create projects

· Track the status of projects

· Track multiple files per project

· Create and display a prioritization for projects

· Have projects progress through milestones with defined roles and approvals for each step.

· Move files within the file system placing the file in location depending on which step it is in the workflow.

· Check for valid bar codes.

· Create metrics for projects, users and roles.

· Create reports displaying created metrics.

· Display project files and be able to compare files side by side and notate errors and corrections with the ability to move a project back through a milestone after errors and corrections are found.

The Contractor shall be a U.S. owned entity.

2.4 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS: The following security requirements are anticipated to apply to this acquisition:

The Government expects the work on this project to be Unclassified. While work on this contract is Unclassified, a TS/SCI Security Clearance is desired, but not mandatory.

2.5 ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST: In accordance with FAR Part 9.5, please discuss any performance which may lead to an OCI and how the Offeror would mitigate, avoid, or neutralize the conflict.

3.0 REQUESTED INFORMATION

Responses must only contain UNCLASSIFIED information and be marked “UNCLASSIFIED” on all pages in both the header and footer. No classified information may be included in your response.

Neither proprietary or classified concepts, nor classified information should be included in the submittal. Input on the information contained in the responses may be solicited and reviewed by NGA non-Government consultants or experts who are bound by appropriate non-disclosure agreements.

3.1 ADMINISTRATIVE

Information to include the following as a minimum:

Based upon North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 541 519 applicable to this acquisition, the responder is to provide answers to the following questions:

3.1.6 Do you hold a GSA Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) contract applicable to the NAICS code (s) identified above? If yes, provide contract number(s).

3.1.7 Are you registered in SAM?

Provide relevant details on the responder providing the same or similar services offered or made to the general public or to non-governmental entities for purposes other than governmental purposes in the last three (3) years. Relevant details to NGA’s proposed acquisition should include, but not be limited to, information regarding the contract value, size and length of the effort, responder performing as a prime or subcontractor, customary practices (warranty, financing, discounts, contract types, etc.) under which the sales of the service(s) are made, security details, the customary practices regarding customizing, modifying, or tailoring of a service(s) to meet customer needs and associated costs, the kinds of factors that are used to evaluate performance; the kinds of performance incentives used; the kinds of performance assessment methods commonly used; the common qualifications of the people performing the services; and requirements of law and/or regulations unique to these service(s), that can demonstrate the responder’s abilities and capacity to meet NGA’s statement of objectives.

3.2.2 GOVERNMENT.

Provide relevant details on the responder providing the same or similar services offered or made to Government agencies other than NGA in the last three (3) years. Relevant details to NGA’s proposed acquisition should include, but not be limited to contract value, information regarding the contract number, agency, responder performing as a prime or subcontractor, size and length of the effort, type of pricing and/or cost, security details, the kinds of factors used to evaluate performance; the kinds of performance incentives; the kinds of performance assessment methods; the qualifications of the people performing the services; and any unique terms and conditions, that can demonstrate the responder’s abilities and capacity to meet NGA’s statement of objectives.

3.2.3 NGA.

Provide relevant details on the responder providing the same or similar services offered or made to NGA in the last three (3) years. Relevant details to NGA’s proposed acquisition should include, but not be limited to contract value, information regarding the contract number, program name, size and length of the effort, responder performing as a prime or subcontractor, type of pricing and/or cost, security details, the kinds of factors used to evaluate performance; the kinds of performance incentives; the kinds of performance assessment methods; the qualifications of the people performing the services; and any unique terms and conditions, that can demonstrate the responder’s abilities and capacity to meet NGA’s statement of objectives.

3.3 CAPABILITIES

The following is the responder’s capabilities to meet the proposed acquisition set forth in section 2 of this RFI.

The responder is invited to provide information and recommendations for fashioning this proposed acquisition. Recommendation areas may include anticipated contract terms & conditions, data requirements, contract pricing, and any other areas that the responder believes is relevant for the Government to achieve its stated objectives. The responder may opine regarding what portion of the work could be set-aside for small businesses if all the required work cannot be provided by a small business. Details to support any recommendations for partial small business set-asides should be included.

The Government representatives may or may not choose to meet with potential RFI service provider. Such meetings and discussions would only be intended to get further clarification of potential capability, especially any development and certification risks.

6.0 QUESTIONS

Questions and submissions regarding this RFI should be submitted in writing by e-mail to Connor.G.Dunaway@nga.mil and Matthew.A.Hoffman@nga.mil.

7.0 SUMMARY

This RFI is only intended for the Government to identify sources that can provide the needed services to fulfill the Government’s statement of objectives. The information provided in this RFI is subject to change and is not binding to the Government. The Government has not made a commitment to procure any of the RFI requirements discussed, and release of this RFI should not be construed as such a commitment or as authorization to incur cost for which reimbursement would be required or sought. All submissions become Government property and will not be returned. Reminder, NGA is willing to accept partial completion of requirements, provided that the agency can fulfill all of the requirements at the completion of acquisition. NGA is also looking for a COTS solution.

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