FSA Enterprise Business Collaboration (EBC) Pre-Solicitation Conference Announcement and Registration Instructions

The announcement invites prospective vendors to register for the EBC Pre-solicitation Conference related to the EITA enterprise. This event aims to provide an opportunity for vendors to engage in a Question & Answer session about the draft Request for Proposal (RFP) scheduled for release around July 12, 2013. The conference will take place on July 26, 2013, from 1 to 3 pm at the Department of Education Office of Federal Student Aid, specifically at the Union Center Plaza Building, Room LL320. Interested participants are instructed to submit their questions by 5 pm EST on July 23, 2013, via email to designated points of contact, including Wayne Fleming and Veronica Looney. Questions should include the submitter’s name, company, and the relevant section of the RFP. Registration, as well as access to the agenda and location details, will be managed through the Eventbrite system, with a provided link and password for entry. The solicitation number associated with this release is ED-FSA-13-FBO-RFI-6, relevant to NAICS code 541519, which pertains to professional, scientific, and technical services. Contract specialists Veronica Looney and Alex Mavroukakis serve as points of contact for this opportunity. This pre-solicitation conference serves as a crucial step for vendors to clarify aspects of the upcoming RFP and foster collaboration ahead of the formal solicitation release.