Re: [Fed-Talk] VA Seeking Microsoft Alternative
Re: [Fed-Talk] VA Seeking Microsoft Alternative
- Subject: Re: [Fed-Talk] VA Seeking Microsoft Alternative
- From: Todd Heberlein <email@hidden>
- Date: Fri, 20 Dec 2013 10:38:58 -0800
On Dec 20, 2013, at 10:26 AM, Matt Linton <email@hidden> wrote:
> Reads like someone got busted for sole-sourcing a whole ton of tech work and now needs to retroactively prove that there were no other products capable of doing the work. :P
That was my read too.
> seamless integrated solution equal to or greater than the environment provided by Microsoft, of the same size and scope that is currently operating within VA, are requested to provide a description of that product set and provide examples of that environment currently operating in implementation of the same size and scope
They narrowed the focus so much it makes it very difficult for someone new to break into the market. I've seen too many RFPs, BAAs, etc. where they already know who they want. With experience comes cynicism.
Todd
Official Grumpy Old-ish Man
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