Common use of IT Requirements Clause in Contracts

IT Requirements. Given the increasing popularity and utility of the web as the preferred environment for many Federal communications efforts, the Government anticipates that it will require a wide range of IT-related goods and services required under task order contracts awarded in this effort. At the NIH, most if not all IT- based deliverables are slated for publication and production on the principal NIH website, ▇▇▇.▇▇▇, and on contractor-designed and–developed Websites, such as those used for events and educational campaigns. Others will be developed, maintained, and hosted on campus. Websites, such as those provided by the NIH Office of Information Technology (OIT) and the agency’s Center for Information Technology (CIT). Some may require ongoing support (e.g., development and/or hosting) on contractor- provided servers. In general, the Government requires services in a wide variety of areas, including but not limited to development of innovative, high-quality content, applications, and programs that meet and exceed the needs of users and Web-enabled communications applications and enhancements for use in Congressionally mandated health information efforts and agency reporting, public outreach and engagement, and public trust and transparency programs and activities. Vendors shall plan, design, refine, and executive high-quality, visually attractive, audience-appropriate, and fully functional products and content for publication in a state-of-the art, Web-based/digital environment. For the overall project, Vendors shall also furnish all staffing, equipment, materials, and expertise sufficient for accomplishing the Government’s requirements, ranging from early-phase development, (e.g., identifying, researching, designing, developing, refining, revising, and testing), to final production (e.g., enhancing, monitoring, maintaining, and inventorying). Vendors shall coordinate any and all product development with the Government to ensure that Federal standards and expectations are met and that any and all products confirm to desired specifications. Deliverables shall be compatible with and shall interface with the Government’s own computers, systems, and platforms. Features and applications include but are not limited to the following: a) Digital repositories/depositories and other systems for storage of images and audiovisual files; b) Web pages and Web content, including Section 508 compliant deliverables; c) Training materials and Web applications for printing out completion and award certificates; d) Searchable full-text documents; e) Adobe files/PDFs; f) Streaming media and edited or complete audiovisual clips and files; g) Alternative formats for documents; h) Feature boxes and slides; i) Approved URLs and links; j) PowerPoint slides and other presentation materials; k) Reports, summaries, captions, and transcriptions; l) Animation and interactive multimedia; m) Distribution lists, RSS feeds, and/or other subscription or subscriber options and approaches; n) Online technical requisites, including forms, licenses, permissions, survey materials, and certificates; o) Content Management (CMS) applications; p) New media and social media content and applications; q) Event-related requirements, including event Websites, registration applications, and event broadcasts; and r) Other content, materials, applications, and programs, including health, scientific, and medical information in all media formats. In executing this task area at the NIH, Vendors shall work with the OD Online Information Branch (OLIB), OIT, and CIT in the development of any project as required and appropriate. Vendors will be integrally involved in the development of information, content, applications, programs, systems, and databases. Vendors shall employ and incorporate existing templates and design approaches for consistency and for purposes of minimizing confusion on the part of users. All deliverables shall be subject to Government clearance and approval prior to launch and/or public site production. The Government anticipates that Vendors shall also provide consulting services, advice, and counsel aimed at improving upon or building upon Federal IT approaches, products, and materials. Vendors shall provide technical expertise and feedback as may be required. Input shall include researching new tools and emerging technologies; analyzing implementation strategies; assessing the applicability of new technologies, assisting with the planning and implementation of novel approaches and methodologies; and providing additional guidance to Program Office staff related to emerging technologies, effective Web analytics, accessibility, usability, and appropriateness.

IT Requirements. Given the increasing popularity and utility of the web as the preferred environment for many Federal communications efforts, the Government anticipates that it will require a wide range of IT-related goods and services required under task order contracts awarded in this effort. At the NIH, most if not all IT- IT-based deliverables are slated for publication and production on the principal NIH website, ▇▇▇.▇▇▇, and on contractor-designed and–developed Websites, such as those used for events and educational campaigns. Others will be developed, maintained, and hosted on campus. Websites, such as those provided by the NIH Office of Information Technology (OIT) and the agency’s Center for Information Technology (CIT). Some may require ongoing support (e.g., development and/or hosting) on contractor- contractor-provided servers. In general, the Government requires services in a wide variety of areas, including but not limited to development of innovative, high-quality content, applications, and programs that meet and exceed the needs of users and Web-enabled communications applications and enhancements for use in Congressionally Congressionally-mandated health information efforts and agency reporting, public outreach and engagement, and public trust and transparency programs and activities. Vendors shall plan, design, refine, and executive high-quality, visually attractive, audience-appropriate, and fully functional products and content for publication in a state-of-the art, Web-based/digital environment. For the overall project, Vendors shall also furnish all staffing, equipment, materials, and expertise sufficient for accomplishing the Government’s requirements, ranging from early-phase development, (e.g., identifying, researching, designing, developing, refining, revising, and testing), to final production (e.g., enhancing, monitoring, maintaining, and inventorying). Vendors shall coordinate any and all product development with the Government to ensure that Federal standards and expectations are met and that any and all products confirm to desired specifications. Deliverables shall be compatible with and shall interface with the Government’s own computers, systems, and platforms. Features and applications include but are not limited to the following: a) Digital repositories/depositories and other systems for storage of images and audiovisual files; b) Web pages and Web content, including Section 508 compliant deliverables; c) Training materials and Web applications for printing out completion and award certificates; d) Searchable full-text documents; e) Adobe files/PDFs; fa) Streaming media and edited or complete audiovisual clips and files; gf) Alternative formats for documents; hg) Feature boxes and slides; ih) Approved URLs and links; ji) PowerPoint slides and other presentation materials; kj) Reports, summaries, captions, and transcriptions; lk) Animation and interactive multimedia; m) Distribution lists, RSS feeds, and/or other subscription or subscriber options and approaches; n) Online technical requisites, including forms, licenses, permissions, survey materials, and certificates; o) Content Management (CMS) applications; p) New media and social media content and applications; q) Event-related requirements, including event Websites, registration applications, and event broadcasts; and r) Other content, materials, applications, and programs, including health, scientific, and medical information in all media formats. In executing this task area at the NIH, Vendors shall work with the OD Online Information Branch (OLIB), OIT, and CIT in the development of any project as required and appropriate. Vendors will be integrally involved in the development of information, content, applications, programs, systems, and databases. Vendors shall employ and incorporate existing templates and design approaches for consistency and for purposes of minimizing confusion on the part of users. All deliverables shall be subject to Government clearance and approval prior to launch and/or public site production. The Government anticipates that Vendors shall also provide consulting services, advice, and counsel aimed at improving upon or building upon Federal IT approaches, products, and materials. Vendors shall provide technical expertise and feedback as may be required. Input shall include researching new tools and emerging technologies; analyzing implementation strategies; assessing the applicability of new technologies, assisting with the planning and implementation of novel approaches and methodologies; and providing additional guidance to Program Office staff related to emerging technologies, effective Web analytics, accessibility, usability, and appropriateness.