Request for Information: FDA IT Infrastructure Services

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) to conduct market research for FDA IT Infrastructure Services. The purpose of this RFI is to obtain information from industry based on the questions contained in the notice. The FDA will use the results of the market research to determine if sources are capable of satisfying the agency's requirements. Some key points to consider include: • The FDA is seeking information on a three-tiered hybrid pricing model: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) for baseline operations, Variable FFP for fluctuating operational volume, and Billable Hours for non-business as usual projects. • The FDA is asking for feedback on how to prevent overlapping charges or scope creep between Variable FFP and Billable Hours. • The contractor will be responsible for managing and executing the End-of-Life (EOL) program, and the FDA is seeking information on how these management services are typically mapped across FFP, Variable FFP, and Billable Hours. • The FDA is seeking information on industry best practices for pricing the transition-in period when transitioning services from an incumbent. • The FDA currently utilizes approximately 5,300 square feet of leased space within a colocation data center in Ashburn, VA, and is seeking information on whether organizations are capable of directly assuming and managing this existing colocation lease.