Web Data Collection

General Information: This REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) is for market research and planning purposes only and shall not be considered an obligation by the Government to acquire any products or services. The market research RFI pertains to a procurement called “Web Data Collection,” also referred to by its internal U.S. Department of Education tracking number 2335. Any response(s) to this RFI will help the Department determine whether this procurement should be a small business set aside. Pursuant to 48 C.F.R. Part 10, the Government is conducting market research to: Determine what sources exist that are capable of satisfying the Government’s requirements listed below, Determine the capabilities of potential contractors, Determine the size and status of potential sources, and Determine the level of competition. The market research RFI is the first step in satisfying these requirements. Capability Statements from interested small-business vendors are requested; however, all businesses are welcome to submit a response. (See instructions below). While the precise acquisition strategy is to be determined, the Department is contemplating a firm-fixed-price task order award and intends to issue a solicitation this winter with an anticipated award date in the 2nd quarter of the fiscal year. This is a re-compete of a prior contract. The anticipated NAICS codes are 541511, Custom Computer Programming Services; 541512, Computer Systems Design Services; and 541519 Other Computer Related Services.