SOURCES SOUGHT
D -- Request for Information ? Geospatial Line of Business
- Notice Date
- 4/6/2006
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 541519
— Other Computer Related Services
- Contracting Office
- General Services Administration, Office of the Chief Acquisition Officer (V), GSA Headquarters Contracting Division (VC), 18th & F Streets, NW Room 4020, Washington, DC, 20405
- ZIP Code
- 20405
- Solicitation Number
- GSV06PD00089
- Response Due
- 5/5/2006
- Archive Date
- 5/20/2006
- Description
- NO QUESTIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED BY TELEPHONE. ALL QUESTIONS AND RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR INFORMATION MUST BE SUBMITTED TO, geospatial@gsa.gov. THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ONLY. NO PURCHASE WILL RESULT FROM THIS ACTION. This is a summary of the Request for Information ? Geospatial Line of Business. The complete document, containing Background, Instructions and the Questionnaire is attached to this page, and also available at http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/egov/c-6-8-glob.html. The General Services Administration (GSA) Office of Government-wide Policy, in conjunction with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), seeks information related to Federal-wide geospatial data and capabilities. The objective is to further refine the opportunities for optimizing and consolidating Federal geospatial-related investments to reduce the cost of government and, at the same time, improve services to citizens. Cross-agency coordination of geospatial activities can identify, consolidate, and reduce or eliminate redundant geospatial investments. Developing the Geospatial Line of Business (LoB) will result in a more coordinated approach to producing, maintaining, and using geospatial data, and will ensure sustainable participation from Federal partners to establish a collaborative model for geospatial-related activities and investments. In addition, optimization and consolidation of geospatial activities offers an opportunity to realize future cost savings and new ways of doing business by taking a more coordinated approach to spending. In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.215-3, Request for Information for Solicitation and Planning Purposes (October 1997), this notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes. It does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP). The IT Infrastructure Optimization Task Force intends to assess the responses to inform its decision-making. This notice is not to be construed as a commitment by the government to contract for services. The government will not pay for any information provided as a result of this notice and will not recognize or reimburse any cost associated with RFI submission. Responses to this RFI will not affect a potential offeror's ability to respond to any RFP that might follow. Please ensure that any sensitive or protected information is marked as such and the government will ensure this information is not released externally. The overarching objective for this RFI is information gathering and not development of possible government acquisition of products or services. RFI Questionnaire Response Responses to the RFI must be submitted by e-mail to GSA by 5:00 p.m., EDT, May 5th, 2006. In responding to the RFI, please use the template attached to this notice or from the URL above and place your responses in-line in the document, retaining the question number and question text before each answer. Your e-mail should be clearly marked in the subject line with reference to RFI-GSV06PD00089 and your organization. You are required to include a point of contact for your organization. E-mail your response in Word (version 2000 or higher) to geospatial@gsa.gov. The Government recognizes that respondents may have information pertaining to only some geospatial areas. Limited, ?best of breed?, information can still be of high quality and significant value to the ultimate common solution(s) for the Geospatial LoB. Therefore, while the government seeks to define common solutions that address the full spectrum of geospatial activities, it does not discourage partial responses. If you choose not to respond to a question, indicate ?no response? and identify the rationale. No more than 20 additional single-sided pages with print no smaller than 11 point is suggested; however, text included in graphics, tables, and figures can be smaller than 10 point. The submissions must be in sufficient detail and clarity to provide the information needed to assess your solution approach. Please do not include marketing materials with your response at this time and ensure that any sensitive or protected information is marked as such. The government will ensure this information is not released externally. The overarching objective for this RFI is information gathering and not development of possible government acquisition of products or services. Invitation to Practitioners Day Respondents are invited to attend the Geospatial Line of Business Practitioners Day for Government, Industry, Non-profit organizations and other stakeholders. The Geospatial Managing Partner and representatives from OMB and the PMO will be present to discuss the LoB. Practitioners Day for the Geospatial LoB will be on April 18, 2006 from 10:00 am ? 12:00 pm EDT in Washington, DC. The location of this event will be emailed to registrants. Due to limited space, please register in advance and limit your participation at this event to two attendees per company or organization. You may register to attend at http://www.estrategy.gov/lineofbusiness/ through 5:00 p.m., EDT, April 14, 2006. Registered attendees as well as those who are interested, but not able to attend, are requested to submit their questions related to the Geospatial LoB in advance to geospatial@gsa.gov by COB EDT, April 14, 2006. Questions and Answers will be available at http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/egov/c-6-8-glob.html approximately ten days after the event.
- Place of Performance
- Address: 1800 F Street NW, Washington, D.C.
- Zip Code: 20405
- Country: USA
- Zip Code: 20405
- Record
- SN01022513-W 20060408/060406221425 (fbodaily.com)
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