Taxonomy Server Operations and Maintenance

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) is conducting market research for a Taxonomy Server Operations and Maintenance contract to migrate its existing PoolParty taxonomy system from a vendor's Azure cloud environment to GAO's Azure cloud infrastructure. The contract will require system integration with SharePoint, ongoing maintenance, and technical support for GAO's Taxonomy Program, with key performance requirements including 98.5% system uptime and live customer support during business hours. Potential vendors are invited to provide feedback on a draft Statement of Work through a Request for Information (RFI) process, with responses due by January 22, 2025. The RFI aims to determine industry capabilities, gather input on procurement strategies, and refine contract requirements to enhance competition. Respondents must submit company profiles, SAM Unique Entity ID, CAGE code, and answers to a detailed questionnaire via email to the GAO Acquisition Management Contracting Officer.

The contract opportunity is not set aside for any specific small business category and falls under NAICS code 541519 for Other Computer Related Services. The period of performance will run from August 1, 2025, through July 31, 2030, consisting of a base year and four option years. Implementation must be completed within three months of contract start, with contractors required to provide a technical point of contact within two business days of contract signing. Critical technical requirements include implementing FedRAMP-certified security controls, ensuring all data remains within the continental United States, and complying with FISMA, NIST standards, and FIPS requirements. While specific budget ranges were not explicitly disclosed, the comprehensive nature of the services and five-year performance period suggests a potentially significant contract value for the selected vendor.