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D -- Decennial Response Intergration System (DRIS)

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YA1323-05-RP-0006Federal

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The U.S. Census Bureau is preparing to release a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Decennial Response Integration System (DRIS) on February 15, 2005, as part of the preparations for the 2010 Census. This acquisition, conducted under FAR Part 15, seeks a comprehensive solution to support the collection and management of census response data via paper, Internet, and telephone. The system must provide assistance to respondents, capture and standardize questionnaire data, identify non-respondents, and generate metadata to ensure efficient government processing. The contract covers all lifecycle phases, including system analysis, design, development, integration, testing, and nationwide deployment, with operational readiness required for a 2008 Dress Rehearsal and the 2010 Census itself. The DRIS solution must adhere to stringent requirements related to data quality, operational efficiency, scheduling, security, and cost management, reflecting the confidential nature of census data as protected under Title 13, U.S. Code. The contractor is expected to stay updated on security best practices and emerging technologies to deliver a secure, scalable, and flexible system. Additionally, post-census support and system disposition may be required. The solicitation is associated with NAICS code 541990 and is managed by the Department of Commerce Census office in Suitland, Maryland, with a designated contracting officer available for contact.

General Info

Develop comprehensive DRIS for 2010 Census; ensure data security, multi-channel response, operational readiness.

Agency

Department Of Commerce Census

NAICS

541990 - All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

Place of Performance

4700 Silver Hill Road/Suitland/MD 20746, MD

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PostedJan 28

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Commerce Census

Contacts1 person available

OfficeSUITLAND, MD, 20746, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Commerce Census

Office AddressSUITLAND, MD, 20746, USA

Contacts

michael l palenskyHead, Contracting Office (HCO)

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+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

The U.S. Census Bureau will release the final Decennial Response Integration System (DRIS) Request for Proposal (RFP) on February 15, 2005. This acquisition is being conducted in accordance with FAR Part 15. The website for this acquisition is located at http://www.census.gov/procur/www/2010dris/index.html The Census Bureau serves as the leading source of quality data about the nation's people and economy. Every 10 years on April 1st, the Census Bureau conducts a Census of Population and Housing under authority of Title 13, U.S. Code. The Census Bureau will conduct the next decennial Census in the year 2010. The Census Bureau will issue the DRIS RFP to obtain a practical solution for the systems, facilities, infrastructure and staffing needed for providing assistance to and capturing data from respondents for the 2010 Census using three media: paper, Internet and telephone. The DRIS components must provide information and assistance, capture census questionnaire response data, standardize and organize the census response data, identify non-respondents, and provide metadata, in order to allow sufficient time for further Government processing. The DRIS contract will provide for all phases of the DRIS life cycle, including system analysis, design, development, integration, and testing; deploying, implementing, staffing and supporting a nationwide production program for the 2010 Census; and post- 2010 disposition and operations support, if needed. The DRIS must optimize automation while meeting data quality, operational, schedule, security, and cost containment requirements. The Contractor's production system must be fully operational for the 2008 Dress Rehearsal and then for the 2010 Census. Census data provided by respondents is considered confidential data under Title 13, U.S. Code. The Contractor must keep current on issues related to securing confidential data received via paper, telephone, and the Internet, including best practices and emerging technologies, and utilize this information to provide a secure, scalable, and flexible DRIS solution.