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Department of Interior Request for Information

Title: Web-based Acquisition Information Service Announcement Number:

Bureau: Department of the Interior, Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement

Response Date: May 15, 2024 at 12pm EDT

I. DISCLAIMER

a. This is a Request for Information (RFI) notice issued in accordance with FAR 10.002(b)(2)(iii) to conduct market research. This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes – it does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or Request for Quote (RFQ) or a promise to issue an RFP/RFQ in the future.

b. The Government will not pay any costs incurred in the preparation of information for responding to this market survey or the Government’s use of the information. Any information submitted by respondents to this RFI is strictly voluntary. All submissions become Government property and will not be returned. This request for information does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever.

c. The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) is not, at the time, seeking proposals or quotes and will not accept unsolicited proposals or quotes. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future procurements.

II. PURPOSE

The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) is seeking a Web-Based Acquisition Information Service. The purpose of this RFI is to identify potential vendors capable of providing the products and services listed below.

III. REQUIREMENTS

The BSEE is seeking a professional and comprehensive web-based data service that functions as a user-friendly comprehensive database and research center of acquisition information including but not limited to: current Federal Government acquisition news, guidance, reports, regulations, laws, policies, sample documents, discussion papers, and information specifically pertinent to CORs, and also includes updated information for Contracting Officer and other acquisition workforce personnel. The information must be able to be accessed by up to 350 Government personnel. Specifically, BSEE is seeking a service/product that provides:

1. Timely, accurate, professional and comprehensive advice and research services related to complicated acquisition processes and issues.

2. Timely, accurate, professional and comprehensive acquisition news and information services.

3. Extensive samples, examples, and templates related to a large variety of acquisition processes, i.e. documentation for both the pre-award and post-award acquisition processes.

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4. Best practices information related to Federal Government acquisition.

5. In-depth information and guidance related to properly performing COR duties and responsibilities.

6. A concentration and/or section dedicated to tools for CORs.

7. A concentration and/or section dedicated to tools for update-to-date information, templates and training for CORS.

8. Information and tools to assist both COs and CORs in performing their duties and responsibilities in an efficient and compliant manner.

9. Information that is current, relevant, and modified to reflect changes in the Federal Government acquisition arena/community.

10.Training for COs and CORs on how to use the system.

11.Ability to provide monthly usage reports that detail how the services are being utilized by BSEE

IV. RESPONSES

All responses under this RFI Notice must be submitted via email to caroline.laikin-credno@bsee.gov no later than 12:00 P.M. Eastern Time, on May 15, 2024. Please include the RFI number in your email subject line. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding their submissions. No responses greater than 4 pages will be reviewed.

No market material may be submitted.

BSEE is seeking information from vendors that have the capability of providing the acquisition information described above. Respondents must submit capability statements and information describing their general approach/solution to addressing the listed requirements including a description of the capabilities of your product/service, what acquisition information it includes, how it is accessed, how is it sold (e.g., by subscription etc.) and any other information so that the Government can determine what other web-based acquisition systems/products are available.

Additionally, the following business information should be submitted with your response:

1. Company name

2. UEI number

3. Mailing address

4. Point of Contact E-mail address

5. Point of Contact Telephone number

6. Web site address (if available)

7. Business Size and Eligibility under U.S. Government socio-economic programs (i.e., type of business - large, small, small-disadvantaged, Woman-owned, veteran-owned, or 8(a)) under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code associated with the project.

8. Confirmation that your company is registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

9. If your products or service is sold through a GWAC, please include the GWAC number.

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