RFI _Research Database Access CDAOs Executive Licenses.pdf

Request for Information

RFI #: DCSA-RFI-COSB24

RFI Title: Research Database Access CDAOs Executive Licenses RFI Due Date: August 8, 2024 at 3:00 PM ET (5-page limit) Company: Name

Website URL Address Phone Cage / UEID Size Standard (i.e. Socioeconomic size) /number of employees

Contact: Name Email Address Phone Number Cell Number (optional) Fax Number (optional)

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

This is a Request for Information (RFI) issued by the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA). This RFI is issued solely for informational and planning purposes – it does not constitute a Request for Quote (RFQ) or a promise to issue a solicitation in the future. This RFI does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever.

DCSA is not at this time seeking quotes and will not accept unsolicited quotes. Vendors are advised that the U.S. Government will not pay any costs associated with the preparation of responses to this RFI; all costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the Vendor’s expense. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in a future solicitation, if any are issued.

The information and insights obtained from this RFI may be used in developing or refining procurement package documentation and any eventual solicitation action.

GENERAL INFORMATION

DCSA Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) requires technical and professional consulting licenses for DCSA leadership.

Chief Data & Analytics Officer (CDAO) team licenses to provide access to research and research experts, which will aid in data analytics, governance, architecture, standards and workforce talent development in accordance with the DoD and DCSA Data Strategies.

CDAO Team Leader license to provide executive consultation to the CDAO, as well as all other offerings from the CDAO team licenses.

Enterprise IT Leadership Advisor licenses to provide research and reports for IT leaders.

Interested vendors are asked to review Attachment – Draft Requirement document – Research Database Access CDAOs Executive Licenses for detailed information regarding the Government requirements. Please also review the list of questions identified below. RFI responses of no more than 5 pages should be emailed to the Contract Specialist, Jibril Cox, at Jibril.h.cox.civ@mail.mil by 3:00 PM (ET), August 8, 2024. If you have any questions or concerns, please utilize the “Question and Answer” Template to document your questions/concerns regarding this requirement. Government responses to the questions submitted may be answered at the Government’s discretion. Phone inquiries will not be accepted.

QUESTIONS TO BE ANSWERED:

1. Please demonstrate your company’s capability to meet the requirements listed on the attached draft requirement document.

Have you performed this type of support? If so, please elaborate on the types of support services that your organization has provided or currently providing.

2. How can the supply be procured listed on the attached draft requirement document? Do you have an existing GSA schedule, Government-Wide-Acquisition-Contracts (GWAC), other established contract vehicle (i.e., BPA, IDIQ) to procure these types of supplies outlined in Draft Requirement attachment? If so, please provide the following:

• Point of Contact Information

• Contract No.

• Period of Performance

• Website

3. Are you an authorized reseller or servicing agent that can provide Research Database

Access CDAOs Licenses?

4. Will your company be providing the supply to DCSA?

5. The Government identifies NAICS 541519 for this requirement. If you have another recommendation, please let us know.

Attachment(s):

1. Draft Requirement document – Research Database Access CDAOs Executive Licenses

2. Question and Answer Template mailto:Jibril.h.cox.civ@mail.mil