Enterprise Systems and Identity Management (ESIM) Credential Service Provider (CSP)

This is a Sources Sought notice (hereinafter Notice). This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, request for bids or quotations, nor, a promise to issue a solicitation in the future. The purpose of this Notice is to obtain information regarding the availability and capability of all qualified sources to perform a potential requirement. A draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) is uploaded to review the requirement details. Responses to this Notice will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition method and determining interest and capability of potential vendors for this type of requirement. The Government has potential interest in establishing a five-year multiple award indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract, and is seeking vendors capable of performing the below: The goal of this requirement is to establish an IDIQ Contract for Enterprise Systems and Identity Management (ESIM) and a proof of concept (PoC) of the Kantara Approved Credential Service Provider (CSP) software and licenses for Treasury and its bureaus. Treasury's goal is to establish an authentication and identity proofing service optimizing the ability to meet the security and privacy needs of agencies and U.S. citizens in a way that maximizes the number of citizens who can securely access services provided by the federal government. The enterprise authentication initiative provides Treasury applications with a great opportunity to utilize a shared service and support by enhancing IT spending across the enterprise. Responses to this Notice should include the following: Information regarding respondents: (a) verification of Kantara Approved Credential Service Provider or status of Kantara application; (b) current software products/services available to perform the work identified in the PWS; and (c) examples of prior relevant experience of similar nature. Provide feedback on whether requirements in the draft PWS do or do not follow commercial practices or that would require your company to take an exception. Respondent's UEI number, organization name, address, type of business (large or small) and socio-economic status (e.g., 8(a), HUBZone, etc.) pursuant to the applicable NAICS code. If not a small business, describe willingness and/or possible plans to partner with small businesses in response to an anticipated future solicitation. Identification of any contract vehicles (e.g., GSA schedule numbers and SIN category(ies)) they may possess or are aware of that would support this possible requirement. Possible questions that enable the Government to determine whether the requirement should be set aside, commercial practices, possible revisions to the requirement, alternate NAICS, etc. Any other information that may be helpful. Vendor's technical and administrative points of contact, including names, titles, addresses, telephone, and e-mail addresses. Email responses to this Notice shall be sent to the attention of individuals listed in this Notice. Terms and Conditions regarding this Notice: This Notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract or otherwise pay for the information provided in response. All costs associated with responding to this Notice are solely at the responding party's expense. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. Further, the Government may contact the vendor for additional information regarding the information submitted as part of this market research effort. Any organization responding to this notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed to allow the Government to determine the organization's 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, a pre-solicitation synopsis and solicitation may be published in the Government Point of Entry or other similar source (GSA e-Buy). However, responses to this notice will not be considered adequate responses to a solicitation. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract or agreement. The Government will not be obligated to pursue any particular acquisition alternative as a result of this notice. Responses to the notice will not be returned. Not responding to this notice does not preclude participation in any future solicitation, if one is issued. No proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in responses to this Notice, unless otherwise appropriately marked by the Respondent. The Government reserves the right to use any non-proprietary technical information received in response to this Notice in any resultant solicitation(s). Do Not Submit any Proposals/Offers in response to this Notice.