GAO Intranet Modernization and Cloud Hosting

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) is conducting a Request for Information (RFI) for an Intranet Modernization and Cloud Hosting project to redesign and upgrade its internal web infrastructure. The agency seeks a comprehensive solution involving a new open-source Web Content Management System (WCMS) with cloud hosting via a Platform as a Service (PaaS) solution, specifically designed to be accessible within GAO's network. Critical requirements include device-agnostic webpages, adherence to U.S. Web Design Standards, Section 508 accessibility compliance, advanced search capabilities, user role management, and robust security protections meeting federal standards like FISMA and NIST guidelines. Potential vendors must submit a capabilities statement and detailed questionnaire response by April 16, 2025, to Cedric Mitchener via email. The RFI is a market research effort aimed at refining the procurement approach, enhancing competition, and determining the availability of qualified businesses capable of meeting the project's technical and security requirements.

The pre-solicitation notice indicates no specific set-aside designation for this contract opportunity. The project is targeted at supporting approximately 400 content authors and will require a PaaS solution with a production environment and two lower environments (Dev and QA), supporting continuous integration/deployment. The solution must provide 99.9% availability, load pages in 650 milliseconds, and maintain strict security protocols including encryption, access controls, and comprehensive vulnerability management. While specific award values are not disclosed, the contract will involve implementing a modern, intuitive intranet platform with extensive technical specifications. The procurement is categorized under NAICS code 518210 for Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services, and PSC code R425 for Professional Engineering/Technical Support, indicating the technical complexity of the required services.