Commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) procurement software system

This is a Request for Information (RFI). This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations. The purpose of this RFI is to obtain knowledge and information for project planning purposes.

The NIDA seeks information on commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) procurement software system for processing Federal Government task/delivery orders under indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract vehicles awarded in accordance with FAR Subpart 16.5.

Address availability of the following features for FAR Task Ordering Procedures:

1. End-to-end / full life-cycle FAR-based ordering system for workflow automation 
   1. Requirements development
   2. Solicitation
   3. Question and answer
   4. Amendments
   5. Discussions / negotiation
   6. Evaluation / source selection
   7. Award
   8. Award notification
   9. Contract administration
2. Website to support contract vehicle
3. Administration of task/delivery orders
4. Types of reports available
5. Real time reporting capabilities
6. File export features for contract file documentation (e.g. zip files)
7. Ability to make changes to workflow, text, users
8. FedRAMP-certified cloud solution
9. FISMA compliance
10. Customer service
11. Training

Provide Information on the below:

1. Billing model / pricing structure, for COTS system, and for additional features
2. Standard timeline to go from project initiation to project implementation
3. Experience with successful implementation of system for Federal Government agencies  
4. Experience with successful implementation of system for Federal Government users across more than one Government agency or sub-agency  
5. Experience integrating with other Federal Government systems, such as agency directories, contract applications and writing systems, budget systems, etc.
6. Clarify which features are commercial off-the-shelf (COTS), which features would be considered minor modifications, and which features would be considered custom
7. Small Business Size Status

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