FSTC Announces GSA RFI For Identity Credential Services

The identity credentials will meet the requirements of the Federal Government’s Assurance Level 1 and Level 2 standards, as defined in Office of Management Budget (OMB) M-04-04 “E-Authentication Guidance for Federal Agencies,” and as measured in accordance with National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication (SP) 800-63 “Electronic Authentication Guideline: Recommendations of the National Institute of Standards and Technology,” and the E-Authentication Credential Assessment Framework.” (See http://www.cio.gov/eauthentication)

This is a RFI issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked Proprietary will be handled accordingly. Responses to the RFI will not be returned. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI.

All questions shall be submitted via email to Phillip Barber, at phillip.barber@gsa.gov no later than September 12, 2006, Eastern Time, 1:00 P.M. No questions will be accepted by telephone.

Please submit responses via e-mail in Microsoft Office format no later than 4:00 P.M. Eastern Time on October 2, 2006. You may also submit supplemental hardcopy materials such as brochures, etc., (three (3) copies each) to the Contracting Officer.