Digital Signage Software for Networked Information Distribution

This is a Request for Information (RFI) only. This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations. This notice is for MARKET RESEARCH PURPOSES ONLY, and in no way obligates the United States Government to issue a solicitation or otherwise make a contract award. The Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) is seeking eligible performers who are qualified to conduct and accomplish the requirements specified in this RFI. DTRA's Engineering and Logistics Department has the responsibility to acquire Digital Signage Software to create, distribute and manage networked digital signage throughout DTRA HQ, DTRA West, and DTRA East. The digital signage is used to communicate relevant and important messages to DTRA employees and Stakeholders. This RFI is to locate Content Management System (CMS) Software license, Media Player Software License, Training and Support for the duration of the contract subscription, in support of DTRA's Visual Information (VI) Division. DTRA VI will use said software in accordance with the vendors license agreement to create, distribute information, and manage networked digital monitors throughout DTRA HQ, DTRA West, and DTRA East. Currently DTRA uses VISIX the applicable Digital Signage Software which is hosted on premise. To maintain compatibility and current configurations, DTRA needs to do lifecycle replacement of the digital signage software. The current software is nearly 10 years old and since it's been hosted on premises, no updates have been done. Without this software, senior leader messages via digital signage monitors across all DTRA locations world-wide will cease. General Requirements: Provide Content Management System (CMS) software license supports up to 100 media players or room monitors Provide up to 50 user accounts, assistance with user accounts set up Training subscription. Initial and refresher sessions quarterly System configuration with assistance for system maintenance Limited project management and coordination assistance General and Event data widgets for extracting data from MS Office, MS Exchange and Google sheets Custom theme package to use Agency logo, background design, weather data and relevant Agency information Support subscription for software support maintenance updates with access to software technical support Software must be a TAA compliant product Ensure Software is compatible with the latest version of Microsoft Windows in used by DTRA The U.S. Government invites sources to respond to this RFI that have the capability to meet these parameters and would have an interest in providing a quote if/when a solicitation is posted. All information submitted in response to this notice is strictly voluntary and in no way obligates the U.S. Government to a monetary compensation or otherwise to make a contract award. The U.S. Government will not return any submitted data and information. The responder may solicit input on technical aspects of the responses from non-government consultants/experts bound by appropriate non-disclosure requirements. Responses shall be limited to five (5) 8x11 pages and shall: Confirm source's ability and interest to meet the requirements provided. Specifications for software; Current or previous DoD and or US Federal contracts with similar requirements; Source's socio-economic categories and CAGE. The responder should provide information via email to Carrie A. Lucas at carrie.a.lucas3.civ@mail.mil and jude.i.osudoh.ctr@mail.mil no later than 20 September 2024 at 12pm local (Fort Belvoir, VA) time. This is a Request for Information only. There is no solicitation available at this time. Requests for solicitation and inquiries related to this notice will not receive a response. THIS NOTICE IS PUBLISHED FOR MARKET RESEARCH PURPOSES ONLY AND IN NO WAY OBLIGATES THE GOVERNMENT TO ISSUE A SOLICITATION OR OTHERWISE MAKE A CONTRACT AWARD. All information submitted in response to this synopsis is strictly voluntary. The Government will not pay for any information submitted in response to this notice and shall become the property of DTRA. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. Any organization responding to this notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed to allow the Government to determine the organizations qualifications to perform the work. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted. After a review of the responses received, DTRA may issue a pre-solicitation synopsis and an RFQ. However, responses to this notice will not be considered adequate responses to a solicitation which may be published in the future. Confidentiality: No classified or confidential information should be included in your response. The Government reserves the right to use any non-proprietary technical information in any resultant solicitation(s). Any proprietary information should be clearly marked.