FAIRFAX, Va., Nov. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- CGI (NYSE:
GIB; TSX: GIB.A) was selected by the U.S. General Services
Administration (GSA) to develop a modern Application Programming
Interface (API)-accessible, web-based application for managing
catalog data, called the Common Catalog Platform (CCP). Awarded
under the GSA CIO Modernization and Enterprise Transformation
(COMET) contract vehicle, the task order features a phased approach
that extends over a 1-year base period and four, 1-year option
periods with initial funding of $3.1
million. Upon execution of all options, the total task order
value is $19.0 million.
A pillar of GSA's strategic plan for modernizing acquisitions
processes, CCP will replace the legacy, desktop-based Schedule
Input Program (SIP) with a one-stop-shop for all catalog management
activities, enabling Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) holders and
Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) staff to work more efficiently.
By improving usability, reducing process complexity, and easing the
manner in which catalog product details are maintained, CCP will
enhance the experience of vendors managing catalogs and improve the
quality of information provided to GSA customer
applications. Additionally, CCP will support stronger data
governance for improved FAS catalog data quality and accuracy.
"We look forward to expanding our partnership with GSA to
support their core mission of helping government agencies procure
the goods and services they need to execute their missions," stated
CGI Senior Vice-President, Stefan
Becker.
CGI will leverage its expertise in cloud-native development,
human-centered design, SecDevOps, organizational change management,
and its strong track record of facilitating collaboration across
integrated modernization efforts to guide a phased implementation
of CCP.
About CGI Federal
CGI Federal Inc., a wholly-owned
U.S. operating subsidiary of CGI Inc., is dedicated to partnering
with federal agencies to provide solutions for defense,
civilian, healthcare and intelligence missions. Founded in
1976, CGI is among the largest IT and business consulting services
firms in the world. With 80,000 consultants and other professionals
across the globe, CGI delivers an end-to-end portfolio of
capabilities, from strategic IT and business consulting to systems
integration, managed IT and business process services and
intellectual property solutions. CGI works with clients through a
local relationship model complemented by a global delivery network
that helps clients digitally transform their organizations and
accelerate results. With Fiscal 2021 reported revenue of
C$12.13 billion, CGI shares are
listed on the TSX (GIB.A) and the NYSE (GIB). Learn more at
cgi.com.
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