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@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Thanks,
Ray Pelletier
IETF Administrative Director
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