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This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes – it does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue a RFP in the future. This request for information does not c... This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes – it does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue a RFP in the future. This request for information does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. Further, the NHLBI is not at this time seeking proposals and will not accept unsolicited proposals. Responders are advised that the U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI; all costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the interested party’s expense. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFP, if any is issued. It is the responsibility of the potential offerors to monitor these sites for additional information pertaining to this requirement. The Strategic Resource Management Program aims to promote data-driven decision-making, transparency, and efficiency through automation. In doing so, the program aims to accomplish the following: Eliminate data redundancy and siloes in management processes, systems, and spreadsheets Reduce workload and risk of human error Improve accuracy, timeliness, and transparency of financial information Expand data and capabilities for financial reporting and analytics Enhance NHLBI’s capabilities for data-driven decision making and stewardship of the Institute’s portfolio The scope of this work is to implement a system to be the primary means for identifying, allocating, approving, and managing the Institutes resource needs across the program lifecycle and will be used for executive decision making and resource allocation. The system shall support both scientific (extramural and intramural research) and operational needs across multiple funding mechanisms and vehicles (e.g., grants, contracts, other transactions (OT), Intramural Research (IR), Research Management and Support (RMS), etc.), as well as, the supporting business processes. The RFI is intended to seek information related to the requirement briefly described above. See attached RFI for additional details. Edited 01/27/2020 to upload responses to questions received.