RFI-Open Source Enterprise Class Linux.pdf

FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

FINANCE AND FACILITIES DIVISION | PROCUREMENT SECTION

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) TEMPLATE

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)

OPEN SOURCE -2025

OPEN SOURCE ENTERPRISE CLASS LINUX OPERATING

SYSTEM AND SUPPORT

MARCH 2025

Acquisitions Administrative Unit

Attachment AS - Request for Information (RFI) Template

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DISCLAIMER:

THIS NOTICE IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

OR 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.

INTRODUCTION

Responses to this RFI may be used to formulate final requirements and/or to identify qualified vendors capable of meeting those requirements. The description below outlines preliminary requirements envisioned for the Open Source Enterprise Class Linux Operating System. The information gathered may be used to formulate acquisition strategies for competitive solicitations.

BACKGROUND

The FBI has a requirement of an Agency-wide contract for Open Source Enterprise Class Linux

Operating System and Support, Training, and Service Subscriptions. Many Information

Technology (IT) systems within the FBI rely on Linux software as one of the few certified and accredited options for operating systems and for application development.

Products List: The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is conducting market research, seeking available sources to provide renewals on all of products (including subscriptions, services, and training) listed in the attached Excel spreadsheet (please note this is the most current list but could change in the future due to technology updates/upgrades).

Requirements of the RFI:

The FBI is requesting information for certain commercially available Open Source Enterprise

Class Linux Operating System and Support, Training, and Service Subscriptions. The FBI also

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1. The FBI intends to fully use this vehicle(s) to meet its Open Source Enterprise Class

Linux Operating System and Support, Training, and Service Subscriptions which must include all the following requirements:

a. Content Repository.

b. Identity Management.

c. Network and Device Automation Capabilities.

d. Containerization Environment.

e. Application Services.

CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATIONS

This RFI is open to any US based company with a Top Secret Facility clearance which meet ALL of the following qualifications:

1. Holder for Open Source Enterprise Class Linux Operating System and Support, Training, and Service Subscriptions as described above.

The Government would like to know which firms can provide the services and products for this contemplated requirement by identifying themselves and responding to this RFI. The

Government requests the following information:

1. Company name and business size.

2. Provide evidence to show that your company can provide the requested services and/or products required (i.e. technical ability, personnel, and experience). Information provided shall be succinct and related to the requested information in this RFI. All submissions shall be unclassified.

3. Address whether your company has a GSA Schedule or NASA SEWP schedule and if they are capable of providing these services on schedule. If able to provide the services on schedule, provide the schedule, NAICS and SIN.

4. Any other assumptions, comments, concerns, and/or questions relating to the contemplated services.

Required Information:

Contractor Legal/DBA Name:

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Address:

Point of Contact:

Telephone:

Email Address:

DUNS Number:

Cage Code:

Facility Clearance (if applicable):

Applicable NAICS Codes:

Standard Business Size:

GSA Schedule:

NASA SEWP Contract:

CONTEMPLATED REQUIREMENT

The FBI's Information Technology Infrastructure Division is issuing this Request for Information

(RFI) to:

Gather industry information on the enclosed requirements.

Request information on any industry changes or improvements that the FBI should consider when looking to achieve products and capabilities that meet requirements and are compatible with the commercial environment.

Request information on potential barriers to obtaining solutions that meet objectives needed to accomplish stated requirements. The areas of interest for contemplated requirements and scenarios are addressed below.

DISCLAIMER and RESPONSES

THERE IS NO COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT TO ISSUE A SOLICITATION AS A RESULT OF

THIS RFI. THIS IS BEING ISSUED SOLEY FOR INFORMATIONAL AND PLANNING PURPOSES AND

DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICTIATION. 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. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL OR QUOTE. IT DOES

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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.

WHAT SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN YOUR RESPONSE

1. All interested parties shall submit capability packages in response to this notice.

2. Do submit succinct, thoughtful responses to the requirements/questions listed in this

RFI.

3. Do submit comments that address the FBI's requirements, assumptions, conditions or contemplated approaches to this future acquisition.

4. Do submit information and suggestions that may encourage new, different, or innovative approaches that would result in products, solutions, and direct savings to the

FBI.

WHAT SHOULD NOT BE INCLUDED IN YOUR RESPONSE

1. Do not submit proposals or offers.

2. Do not submit past performance information or general descriptions of corporate experience.

3. Do not submit requests to be considered for award or to be notified of a future solicitation.

4. Do not submit requests to be added to a mailing list or distribution list.

5. Do not submit questions or comments not related to this RFI.

6. Do not respond via telephone.

RFI SUBMITTAL INSTRUCTIONS:

The subject line of the email correspondence shall read: Open Source Enterprise Class Linux

Operating System RFI Response (Company Name).

Questions regarding this RFI are DUE by 5:00PM ET on March 19, 2025 Questions shall be submitted via e-mail to the Contracting Officer, Harriett Williams (hwilliams2@fbi.gov) and mailto:hwilliams2@fbi.gov

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Contract Specialist Dionna Brown (dnbrown@fbi.gov). Oral questions will NOT be accepted.

The Government does not guarantee that questions received after the date and time will be answered. Questions shall NOT contain classified information. To the maximum extent possible, the Government will strip all questions and responses of proprietary information ( as indicated by the respondent) and make collective responses available to all interested parties by 5:00PM ET on March 24, 2025.

All responses shall be submitted electronically in Microsoft Word or Portable Document

Format (PDF) and shall not exceed 15 pages. All responses should e-mail no later than 5:00 ET on March 31, 2025, to Harriett Williams and Dionna Brown. E-mail verification will be sent upon receipt.

The cost of responding to the RFI shall be exclusively borne by the organization submitting the information. No costs will be reimbursed by the Government. The FBI makes no implied or in fact contract by issuing this RFI.

All clarifications, questions, and responses must be made via email. All questions regarding this RFI shall be in writing. No phone calls will be accepted. Phone messages will not be returned. This is for informational purposes only.

mailto:dnbrown@fbi.gov