The documents in this repository are posted to GSA eBuy under RFQ1256365. The documents in e-Buy should always be considered the documents of record. Please submit any questions as GitHub issues in this repository by the date specified in eBuy for this Request for Quote (RFQ). Only the Contracting Officer (CO), Raymond McCollum will be responding to questions submitted via this Issue Template. We cannot commit to responding to comments or questions submitted in other manners.
RFQ Issue Date: 12/15/2017 02:35:51 PM EST RFQ Close Date: 01/22/2018 09:00:00 AM EST
Questions and Comments to the draft Request for Quote are due at the date posted in the GSA eBuy
Unified Shared Services Management (USSM) within the GSA Office of Governmentwide Policy (OGP), in partnership with the Information Technology Category (ITC) within GSA, Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) is seeking to obtain a Software as a Service (SaaS) solution that includes functionality for Payroll and Work Schedule and Leave Management (WSLM). The posted draft RFQ will help leverage the scale of the Federal Government and enable agencies to focus resources (human and fiscal) on core mission priorities, which will reduce costs, significantly improve security posture, increase user experience and service, and better manage budgets.
USSM is requesting industry feedback on the draft RFQ. Some areas for focus are:
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What recommendations do you have that would assist the Federal Government ensure a successful implementation and migration to SaaS?
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From your experience, how long should the Federal Government expect it to take to complete the migration and implementation activities?
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What would you suggest the government use as Key Performance Indicators (KPI) for SaaS?
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What activities should the Federal Government undertake to manage costs - both for implementation and ongoing subscription fees?
Comments and Responses related to the draft RFQ can be directed thru GitHub issues or GSA eBuy, Federal Business Opportunities (FedBIzOpps), and GSA Interact no later than the date prescribed in the notices on GSA eBuy and FedBizOpps. If you’d like to participate using GSA Interact, go to the Interact web page, https://interact.gsa.gov/ and join the “Newpay Initiative” group.
Responders to this draft RFQ must provide the following information as part of the draft RFQ feedback:
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Vendor name; point(s) of contact, address, telephone number, and email address;
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Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number,
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Socio-economic status claimed by the vendor: and
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IT Schedule 70 contract number.
Draft attachment A: Business Capabilities and Data Standards
Draft attachment B: Technical Capabilities
Draft attachment C: FedRAMP Self-Assessment High Readiness Attachment Report Template
Draft attachment D: RACI Matrix
Draft attachment E: Corporate Experience Statement and Past Performance Questionnaire
Draft attachment F: Voluntary Product Accessibility Template
Draft attachment G: Small Business Subcontracting Plan
Draft attachment H: Blanket Purchase Agreement Pricing Schedule
Please remember: The documents in e-Buy should always be considered the documents of record.