D--Interagency Pass Modernization Industry Day

SPECIAL NOTICE Industry Day: Modernizing the America the Beautiful National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass Program - EVENT DATE: June 25, 26, and 27, 2024, 8:00am to 5:00pm EVENT LOCATION: Denver Federal Center, Building 67, West 6th Avenue and Kipling Street Lakewood, CO 80225 HOST: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service INTRODUCTORY DESCRIPTION: - The purpose of this announcement is to engage with industry regarding an anticipated solicitation for modernizing (and digitizing) the America the Beautiful - the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass Program (Interagency Pass Program). BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The Interagency Pass Program was established under the 2004 Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (16 USC Chapter 87), (FLREA) and launched in 2007. Six federal land management agencies participate in the program, including the Department of the Interior's Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Bureau of Reclamation (BOR), Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), and National Park Service (NPS); the Department of Agriculture's Forest Service (USFS); and the Department of Defense's US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). The NPS administers the Interagency Pass Program on behalf of the participating agencies. Interagency Passes are used by the public to cover certain Federal recreation fees. The public can currently choose from 8 plastic versions of the Interagency Pass, subject to qualifying criteria that must be met and, in some cases, documented, before a pass is issued. Interagency Passes are currently only available in physical (not digital) format and are sold by the Agencies at field locations, online (with mail delivery), or through authorized third-party vendors. EVENT DESCRIPTION: The NPS is seeking innovative and state-of-the-art business solutions in which to invest, to improve customer service through modernizing and enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of the Interagency Pass Program. In particular, the NPS is seeking new technology ideas and options to create a digital Interagency Pass and to update the program, streamline operations, improve access, and enhance the customer experience for diverse populations. These ideas must be feasible, e.g., able to be adopted within the infrastructure and management capabilities (current and/or near future) of the Agencies and must consider the requirements and constraints of the Interagency Pass Program. A Request for Information (RFI) was issued on SAM.gov on April 6, 2023. Please refer to the RFI for additional information concerning challenges and opportunities for the Government's Interagency Pass Program Modernization Initiative. The government has received some vendor information from the RFI but now seeks input from industry about the best method(s) to accomplish its program and contract objectives, and then finalize its acquisition strategy. The three-day event will begin with an overview of the initiative and a group question and answer session, and will be followed by individual meetings held between the Government and interested parties.The first day will also offer a networking session to foster partnering possibilities amongst interested parties. Additional informal networking'opportunities will be available throughout the event. General information about existing agency programs and operations will be available from onsite staff and at displays and information stations provided. Industry representatives are encouraged but not required to provide presentations and/or demonstrations about their business products/solutions during the confidential one-on-one meetings. Basic audio-visual equipment (projector, screen, speakers) and public WIFI via hotspot will be available. Additional equipment needed for presentations or demos are the responsibility of the vendor. Individual meetings are expected to last no more than sixty minutes, depending upon the number of responses. Times will be randomly assigned in advance of the event. The event is planned for 8:00 am to approximately 5:00 pm each day. ATTACHMENTS: Registration form. Event flyer. Amendments to this notice will be as follows: A list of attendees will be provided. A pdf of the opening presentation will be made available after the event. REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS: Due to potential space limitations, Industry Day attendance is suggested for up to two individuals per interested vendor/contractor. Admittance for additional attendees cannot be guaranteed. Individuals with accommodation requests are asked to provide this information at least 14 calendar days in advance of the event. Requests made after 14 days cannot be guaranteed. Interested parties must respond to Tim Wind at'tim_wind@nps.gov'with a completed copy of the attached registration form, including names and emails of attendees and any questions about the Modernization Project and/or the Industry Day event, no later than June 4, 2024 at 5:00 PM MDT. DAY OF EVENT INFORMATION: The event will be held at the Denver Federal Center, West 6th Avenue and Kipling Street Lakewood, CO 80225 in Building 67, on the 2nd floor. Access and security: Visitor access to the Denver Federal Center is available through Gates 1, 4, 5. Gate 4 is closest to Building 67. Valid government ID or driver's license is required for all individuals. IDs must be federally accepted. For more information, see https://www.gsa.gov/about-us/gsa-regions/region-8-rocky-mountain/buildings-and-facilities/colorado/denver-federal-center For a general map of the Denver Federal Center, see https://www.gsa.gov/system/files/508%20DFC%20Visitor%20map%2002%202023.pdf Free parking is available onsite. Food such as coffee, snacks, lunches etc. will not be provided and are the responsibility of each attendee. There may be commercial food vendors available onsite, however none are guaranteed. Outside the DFC there are many restaurants available. COSTS: NOTICE: All costs incurred to attend are the responsibility of the attendee. This Industry Day is for the government to provide information to interested parties and to receive feedback from interested parties to facilitate further market research and acquisition planning. The Government will not incur any cost for this event. The Government will not pay for information provided or for travel cost to attend this event. This is not a solicitation it is only a Special Notice of the intent to hold an Industry Day event.