This week, OGP’s Office of Technology Strategy/Acquisition Systems Division released a Sources Sought notice on the Federal Business Opportunities site to measure availability of other agencies and industry members to provide a unique identification process in support of governmentwide acquisition systems. The goal is to provide these systems with necessary data and information on current and potential awardees. The capability to provide a unique identifier at registration to entities and individuals seeking to do business with the government is an important part of the acquisition process. OGP’s mission is supported by the ability to maintain integrity and efficiency throughout governmentwide processes. With a unique identification system, GSA can collect data regarding location, performance, and company hierarchical information that is necessary to tracking entities and individuals who receive contracts, grants, and loans from the government.

In order to maintain a competitive environment, this Sources Sought was released to explore options for attaining these services from one or a number of industry competitors. OGP is also interested in attaining responses from other agencies that may have their own unique identification systems, so that all viable options can be explored. Staying committed to saving tax-dollars while increasing efficiency and transparency is everyone’s priority at GSA. Through thorough data collection and operation of a quick and easy registration process for both existing and potential awardees, the acquisition process supports both of these priorities.

This Sources Sought asks for responses by Monday, November 7, 2011 and a team led by Chris Fornecker in the Acquisition Systems Division will then work on compiling analysis and recommendations for further action to ensure that GSA continues to be committed to the goals and missions of the Executive Branch. The Sources Sought notice can be found on www.fbo.gov by searching for “IAE-0002.”

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