D -- Department of Treasury - HR Connect Alternative Hosting Solutions

The purpose of the Request for Information (RFI) is for information and planning purposes only and to assist the Department of Treasury in analyzing alternative hosting options for the HR Connect System. HR Connect is a web-based, Treasury-wide, human resources system based upon PeopleSoft commercial software, Oracle database, Solaris operating system and Cisco/Sun infrastructure. The objectives of this RFI are to 1) identify potential government and commercial hosting providers and solutions; 2) learn more about industry trends and best practices; 3) obtain estimated costs (i.e. rough order of magnitude) and schedules for migration and transition activities; 4) obtain estimated costs for steady state operations; and 5) identify potential risks to transitioning to an alternative hosting environment. This RFI should not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a formal Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Quotation (RFQ) or contract. Responses to the RFI will not serve as proposals, bids, or offers which could be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Any information provided to the Government is strictly voluntary. As such, the Government will not cover any costs for any information or inquiry submitted as a result of this request. Please include the name of point of contact, email address and telephone number should the Government have questions regarding individual responses. Please include the name of point of contact, email address and telephone number of this person. The complete RFI and Vendor Response document are available on the following IRS internet site: http://www.irs.gov/opportunities/procurement/index.html. Only electronic comments will be accepted. Teaming arrangements, subcontracting and mentor prot'g programs are encouraged. Therefore, please identify your interest in either being a Prime or Sub-contractor for this requirement. Please note: A SOLICITATION DOES NOT EXIST AT THIS TIME. All comments should be provided no later than January 24, 2006. Responses to this notice are to be provided by completing the Vendor Response MicroSoft Word document and submitting via email to: Laura.E.Edmondson@irs.gov. All packages submitted electronically or by electronic media shall be free of any computer virus. If a virus is found, the package will be destroyed and a replacement should be provided within 3 days of notification. Government support contractors will be used to assist the government with the administration of this effort. Individual support contractors have signed non-disclosure agreements in accordance with their respective contracts. All data designated as corporate or proprietary information will be fully protected from release outside the government or their support contractors. Email responses requiring more than 5 megabytes must be sent as separate files.