The IAOC intends to issue an RFP for the RFC Production Center function no later than 22 May 2009. To that end we seek your review and comments to the draft RFP. The draft RFP can be found at: http://iaoc.ietf.org/rfpsrfis.html Comments should be submitted by 15 May to ensure consideration. The 22 page draft RFP contains the following elements: Section I General Procedural Information Section II Specifications Section III Summary of Work Statement Section IV Service Levels Section V Proposal Format Section VI Selection Section VII Other Terms and Conditions Section VIII Offeror Checklist Section IX Signature Page Some items of interest include: 1. Term The IAOC is looking for a long-term relationship commencing on January 1, 2010 of up to six (6) years with a successful contractor. Accordingly, it is looking to structure a six (6) year term with contract review points at the two-year mark and again at the four-year mark to evaluate the success of the contractor within an RFC Series model. 2. Bidders Conference A bidders conference will be held on June 3, 2009 at ISI in Marina del Rey California 3. Statement of Work Subject to Change The SOW is subject to modification as a result of changes to the RFC Editor Services model, <draft-iab-rfc-editor-model-04.txt>. 4. Tests Tests may be required to demonstrate the necessary skills. Tests may include, for example, copy editing for editing, formatting, and compliance with the RFC Style Manual. 5. Best Value Contract The IAOC is looking for the best value combination of performance and cost; not necessarily the lowest bidder. 6. Timeline 22 May RFP Issued 3 June Bidders Conference 5 June Questions and Inquiries deadline 12 Jun Answers to questions deadline 19 Jun Addenda & Corrigenda deadline 29 Jun Proposals due 30 Jun � 29 Jul Initial Proposal Evaluation Period 29 Jul IAOC selects vendor to conduct negotiations 29 Jul � 15 Sep Negotiations 17 Sep Contract Award Oct - Dec Vendor transition Jan 1, 2010 Contract(s) commence Your comments have been of enormous assistance in the past. Please direct them to the RFC Interest list at rfc-interest@rfc-editor.org. Thanks, Ray Pelletier IETF Administrative Director
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