QUISP II System

The U.S. Census Bureau intends to award a noncompetitive contract to NTT America for a platform as a service (PaaS) that delivers a Managed Hosting Solution with current System Test and Evaluation (ST&E) certification for the QUISP II system, which is categorized as Low-Low-Low in terms of security impact. This decision is made under FAR 6.302-1, recognizing NTT as the only responsible source capable of providing the necessary secure hosting environment due to their unique qualifications and existing certified facilities. NTT currently supports the QUISP II system through secure database and web server hosting at its Sterling Facility under a subcontract. The contract requires strict adherence to multiple federal IT security mandates, including Census Bureau IT Security Program Policies, OMB Circular A-130, the Computer Security Act, and FISMA, ensuring the hosting environment meets rigorous security and management standards. The contract references the solicitation number 51-SO-BC-11-00094 and is posted by the Department of Commerce Census Office, with the place of performance identified as Jeffersonville, Indiana. The announcement is provided solely for informational purposes and will not result in a competitive solicitation at this time, though information submitted could be considered for future procurements. Key points of contact for the contract are Contract Specialists Vincent J. Biller and Thomas M. Sherman. This arrangement ensures continuity and security in hosting the QUISP II system, critical to the Census Bureau's operations and compliance with federal information security requirements.