Request for Information for Remote Authentication Platform

The Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity (DHACA), Professional Services Contracting Division (PS-CD) is conducting Market Research to identify qualified sources for the work description for the Remote Authentication Platform. This requirement is for a subscription to a commercial-off-the-shelf remote authentication platform, which is a web-based authentication and electronic access management system. The remote authentication platform shall provide access to Department of Defense (DOD) and Defense Health Agency’s Virtual Medical Library (VML) online (virtual) content via single sign-on (SSO) technology both on and off the physical campus. The remote authentication platform should act as a “gateway” service to facilitate access to publisher content anywhere internet access is available. The Government is contemplating issuing a solicitation for a single contract award. The Acquisition Strategy for this effort has NOT been finalized and this is NOT a request for proposal. In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation, 15.201, responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Contractors responding to this request are advised that participation does NOT ensure opportunities for future solicitations or contract awards. The Government will NOT reimburse any Contractor or individual for any expenses associated with preparation or participation in this request for information. See attachments for additional information.