REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)
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General Information
- Contract Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Original)
- Original Published Date: Jun 14, 2023 06:06 am EDT
- Original Response Date: Jul 12, 2023 11:00 am EDT
- Inactive Policy: Manual
- Original Inactive Date: Jul 13, 2023
- Initiative:
- None
Classification
- Original Set Aside:
- Product Service Code:
- NAICS Code:
- 541519 - Other Computer Related Services
- Place of Performance: Washington , DC 20547USA
Description
The U.S Agency for International Development (USAID), Office of the Chief Information Officer (CIO), Information Technology Operations (ITO) Division is seeking market research information on its “Personal Computing and Desktop as a Service” (PCaaS) program.
- Understand the variety and range of technical solutions available for meeting USAID’s PCaaS requirements;
- Understand the best practices and critical success factors for a successful PCaaS contract;
- Understand the pricing models and contract types that are optimal for these various models;
- Understand the various mechanisms for disposition of existing Government PC assets and the advantages and disadvantages of each;
- Understand the various approaches, and the timing thereof, to replacing existing Government assets with Contractor-furnished devices;
- Understand the optimal methods for addressing tech refresh of the devices and how industry would approach tech refresh;
- Understand the performance metrics that will be most useful in evaluating Contractor performance under such a model;
- Understand the various transition options to a future Contractor;
- Evaluate industry interest in USAID’s PCaaS requirements and the types of businesses demonstrating this interest;
- Understand the capabilities of interested firms to deliver PCaaS on a global basis; and
- Understand the unique constraints and conditions in various global locations that will impact delivery and performance.
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Contact Information
Contracting Office Address
- RONALD REAGAN BUILDING 1300 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW
- WASHINGTON , DC 20523
- USA
Primary Point of Contact
- Yvonne Wilson
- ywilson@usaid.gov
- Phone Number (202) 916-2947
Secondary Point of Contact
History
- Jul 13, 2023 11:55 pm EDTSources Sought (Updated)
- Jun 14, 2023 06:06 am EDTSources Sought (Original)