INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS

The Contractor should approach agency Task Order requirements with technical proposals offering innovative solutions that leverage the flexibility provided by the Master Contract. The choice to align the Master Contract scope with the TBM taxonomy and the definitions of IT allows for the adoption of modern technologies and innovative solution approaches as they evolve over the life of the contract.

Emerging Technologies

Contractors are encouraged to propose innovative solutions. Emerging technologies can be delivered as standalone concepts or applied to Polaris performance areas. Developing technologies or future technologies are considered in scope on GSA Polaris.

Advanced and Quantum Computing

Advanced and quantum computing refers to technical capabilities that support compute and data intensive modeling and simulation. This includes the use of quantum mechanics and information theory to enable faster speeds, better precision, and optimum functionality.

Examples of Advanced and Quantum Computing services include, but are not limited to:

• Cryptography/Encryption
• Secure communications
• Design of high-performance computers, computer clusters, and networks
• Quantum Machine Learning

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

AI, also known as machine intelligence, is a branch of computer science that aims to imbue software with the ability to analyze its environment using either predetermined rules and search algorithms, or pattern recognizing machine learning models, and then make decisions based on those analyses.

Examples of Artificial Intelligence services include, but are not limited to:

• Computer Vision
• Deep Learning
• Machine Learning
• Natural Language Processing (NLP)
• Spatial Computing
• Speech Recognition
• Biometrics
• Implementation and Management of AI Tools
• Assessment of AI Technologies
• Experience Reality/Virtual Reality/Augmented Reality/Mixed reality (XR)

Automation Technology

Automation is the creation and application of technologies to produce and deliver goods and services with minimal human intervention. The implementation of automation technologies, techniques and processes improve the efficiency, reliability, and/or speed of many tasks that were previously performed by humans.

Examples of Automation Technology services include, but are not limited to:

• Robotic Process Automation (RPA)
• Automated Messaging Services
• Data Cleaning Scripts
• Interactive Voice Response (IVR)
• Smart Notification

Distributed Ledger Technology

Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) is a type of ledger that is shared, replicated, and synchronized in a distributed and decentralized manner. DLT can be used to decentralize and automate processes in many sectors. The attributes of a distributed ledger technology allow for large numbers of entities or nodes, whether collaborators or competitors, to come to consensus on information and immutably store it.

Examples of DLT services include, but are not limited to:

• Blockchain Implementation Solutions
• DLT Network Design Services
• Smart Contract Programming Services
• Distributed computing in low trust environments

Edge Computing

Edge Computing brings computation and data storage closer to the devices where it’s being gathered, rather than relying on a central location that can be thousands of miles away. This is done so that data, especially real-time data, does not suffer latency issues that can affect an application’s performance. Processing is done locally, reducing the amount of data that needs to be processed in a centralized or cloud-based location.

Examples of Edge Computing services include, but are not limited to:

• 5G Implementation Services
• Edge Analytics
• Edge Application Services
• Edge Computing Architecture Design Services
• Internet of Things (IoT) Services

Immersive Technology

Immersive technology refers to technology that attempts to emulate a physical world through the means of a digital or simulated world by creating a surrounding sensory feeling, thereby creating a sense of immersion.

Examples of Immersive Technology services include, but are not limited to:

• Virtual Reality
• Augmented Reality
• Synthetic Environment

PERFORMANCE AREAS

Within each performance area, we provide an overview of potential contract solutions relative to task order requirements. Other services that adhere to the definitions referenced in the Polaris RFP are within scope and may be provided to meet an agency’s particular mission needs.

Cloud Services

Cloud computing is a model for enabling ubiquitous, convenient, on-demand network access to a shared pool of configurable computing resources (e.g., networks, servers, storage, applications, and services) that can be rapidly provisioned and released with minimal management effort or service provider interaction.

Examples of Cloud services include, but are not limited to:

• Application Integration Services
• Cloud Backup Solutions
• Cloud Governance, Security and Compliance
• Cloud Migration Services
• Cloud Strategy and Planning
• Cloud Storage and Hosting
• Cloud Risk Management
• Cloud Assessment
• Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
• Platform as a Service (PaaS)
• Software as a Service (SaaS)

Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity is the body of technologies, processes and practices designed to identify, detect, protect, respond to and recover from attack, damage, or unauthorized access to networks, devices, programs, and data.

Examples of Cybersecurity services include, but are not limited to:

• Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM)
• Continuous Security Monitoring
• Identity Management and Access Management
• Information Assurance
• Intrusion Detection
• IT Disaster Recovery Services
• IT Security Incident Response
• Mobile Threat Protection
• Network Security Monitoring
• Security Assessment Services/Vulnerability Analysis Services
• Threat Hunting
• Zero Trust Architecture Services

Data Management

Data Management is the development, execution and supervision of plans, policies, programs and practices that control, protect, deliver and enhance the value of data and information assets.

Examples of Data Management services include, but are not limited to:

• Data Architecture, Analysis and Design
• Data Governance
• Data Migration
• Data Quality Management
• Data Science
• Data Security Management
• Data Warehousing and Business Intelligence Management
• Document, Record and Content Management
• Geospatial Data Practices and Services
• Governance, Planning, and Strategy
• Network and Individual Storage Management

Information and Communications Technologies

Information and Communications Technology (ICT) refers to the technology used to manage telecommunications, broadcast media, intelligent building management systems, audiovisual processing and transmission systems, and network-based control and monitoring functions.

Examples of ICT services include, but are not limited to:

• Collaboration Technology Services
• IPv6 Implementation and Support Services
• Network as a Service (NaaS)
• Software Defined Wide Area Networking Implementation (SD/WAN)
• Telepresence and Video Services
• Virtual Private Network (VPN) and other Remote Network Access Services
• Virtualization Services
• Voice over IP (VoIP) Services
• Wireless Services
• 5G services and applications
• Mobility as a Service (MaaS)
• Mobile Backend as a Service

IT Operations and Maintenance

IT Operations and Maintenance includes the operation and management of technology infrastructure.

Examples of IT Operations and Maintenance services include, but are not limited to:

• Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Support Services
• Data Center Management
• Email and File Server Management
• IT Help Desk / IT Support
• IT Training
• Mobile Device Management
• PC Provisioning
• Server and Device Management

Software Development

Software Development is the process of developing software through successive phases in an orderly way. This process includes not only the actual writing of code but also the preparation of requirements and objectives, the design of what is to be coded, and confirmation that what is developed has met objectives. All software development methodologies, including Agile and DevSecOps, are supported.

Examples of Software Development services include, but are not limited to:

• Mobile Application Development Services
• Software Design
• Software Maintenance
• Software Programming
• Software Testing
• Web Development

System Design

System Design includes the planning and designing of computer systems that integrate computer hardware, software, and communication technologies. The hardware and software components of the system may be provided as part of a customized IT solution. These establishments often install the system and train and support users of the system.

Examples of Systems Design services include, but are not limited to:

• Computer Systems Integration Design Consulting Services
• Configuration Management Services
• Information Management Computer Systems Integration Design Services
• IT Specifications Development
• Network Infrastructure Design
• Office Automation Computer Systems Integration Design Services
• Smart Buildings Systems Integration

Download Polaris Labor Categories

Interested in Polaris labor categories that define your next agency solution? Download the Polaris labor categories here by adding your name and email address, then click download.

Contact Us

Need additional information on how to team with MSM Aurotech? Insert your contact information and opportunity below, and click send message.