Software as a Service (SaaS) Capability RFI � Financial Management Solutions

 Request for Information (RFI)     RFI Announcement # USSM - RFI - 003Title: Software as a Service (SaaS) Capability RFI - Financial Management SolutionsThis announcement constitutes a Request for Information (RFI) for the purpose of determining market capability of sources and obtaining information. It does not constitute a Request for Proposals (RFP), a Request for Quote (RFQ) or an indication that the Government will contract for any of the items and/or services discussed in this notice. Any formal solicitation that may subsequently be issued will be announced separately through Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps). Information on the specific topics of interest is provided in the following sections of this announcement. Neither Unified Shared Services Management (USSM) nor any other part of the Federal government will be responsible for any cost incurred by responders in furnishing this information.The purpose of this RFI is to understand the existing software as a service

(SaaS) solutions for financial management and to gain industry feedback on best practices and potential hurdles to implementing SaaS for financial management. Specific Information of Interest:Unified Shared Services Management (USSM) is requesting that industry provide information responding to the questions below. A narrative summary or specifically tailored demonstration/example is more valuable than marketing materials or generic website content. See attachments for more details.  a)    Please describe any existing (currently in use by more than one Federal or Commercial customer) and/or planned (within the next 24 to 36 months) SaaS solution that would satisfy the Federal Financial Management System Requirements and Financial Management Use Cases.b)    Is the solution FedRamp authorized?  If so, describe the level of authorization for infrastructure, platform, and software.  If not certified, please explain the plan to become FedRAMP authorized through the SaaS tier. c)    Please describe the current customers (Federal or Commercial) of the solution (number of transactions, how the solution is priced, specifically with delivery, integration, and configuration, etc). d)    What configuration options are available in the solution that would allow for customer "choice" and flexibility?  Be specific to financial management processing only (accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, reporting, budget execution/funds control).  What areas would not allow for customer choice and flexibility? e)    What financial management business rules and business processes in government would you recommend be standardized to eliminate customization and better enable the use of the SaaS solution?f)     What level of detail is required to accommodate data exchanges between the solution and the government?  How will the necessary information be obtained from the government? Please provide an example of a recommended best practice format for documenting data exchanges to the core FM solution (i.e., payroll, asset management, grants, procurement).g)    What is your approach to implementing SaaS customers and what variations may exist for your approach versus the traditional approach to buying, installing, and customizing COTS software?Questions and Submissions must be directed to USSM via email at ussmteam@gsa.gov with the appropriate subject line - See belowQuestions related to the RFI process and/or requirements must be made in writing and directed to USSM via email at ussmteam@gsa.gov no later than October 6, 2017 by 5:00pm EST. The subject line of the email shall read "USSM/FIT SaaS FM RFI Question."Narrative portions of submissions should be emailed as an attachment to ussmteam@gsa.gov no later than November 10, 2017 by 5:00pm EST. The subject line of the email shall read "OCFO/USSM SaaS FM RFI Response." Key DatesRFI Questions Response Date: 10/06/2017RFI Narrative Response Date: 11/10/2017