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Fwd: SIN 541519CSP Notice
by Kay Chopard 29 May '24

29 May '24

Hello everyone, The announcement for the new GSA SIN is out and live now. CSPs need to complete forms that can be found in idmanagement.gov, to get on the schedule. Also, please note that both state and federal government agencies are permitted to use the vendors on this schedule for credential services. So this extends Kantara-certified reach considerably. Please let me know if you have any questions. If you have thoughts about better ways to talk to companies and members about this let me know. Thanks for your support everyone. And to those of you who are CSPs - good luck! Best wishes, Kay *Kay Chopard | **Executive Director* *Twitter:* @KantaraNews *LinkedIn:* @KantaraInitiative On May 28, 2024, the General Services Administration (GSA) updated the Multiple Award Schedule with Refresh 21 <https://sam.gov/opp/6ed7287403a143fdaa9f3c53cc71d085/view> which contains the release of SIN 541519CSP - Credential Service Providers. Federal agencies have expressed interest in using SIN 541519CSP starting June 2024. Current MAS contract holders interested in the SIN are encouraged to contact their contracting officer for modification guidance. New offers should visit the GSA Roadmap to get a MAS contract <https://www.gsa.gov/buy-through-us/purchasing-programs/multiple-award-sched…>. The capabilities template is available on idmanagement.gov <https://www.idmanagement.gov/docs/credential-service-provider-capabilities-…>. For specific questions on the capabilities template please email icam-sin-review(a)gsa.gov.

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Fwd: Establish New SIN 541519CSP - Credential Service Provider POSTING NEXT WEEK!
by Kay Chopard 22 May '24

22 May '24

Hi everyone, I got permission to be able to share this news about the GSA schedule that will be released/open next week. It's a great opportunity for Kantara and our credential services provider members. Let me know if you have any questions. Many thanks to all of you and your support for the Kantara assurance programs. Kind regards, Kay *Kay Chopard | **Executive Director* *Twitter:* @KantaraNews *LinkedIn:* @KantaraInitiative ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Mcbride, Adam (OS/ASA/PSC/RLO) <Adam.Mcbride(a)psc.hhs.gov> Date: Wed, May 22, 2024 at 11:29 AM Subject: Establish New SIN 541519CSP - Credential Service Provider POSTING NEXT WEEK! Hello Everyone, I wanted to let you know the solicitation for the new GSA SIN for Credential Service Providers (CSP) will be published next week. The CSPs can respond and get on the schedule! I have attached the template that the CSPs will need to fill out and return with the needed items to the solicitation source. This is very exciting, and you can share this with anyone. Just remember it will be posted next week! Respectfully, Adam McBride HHS HSPD-12 Sr. IT Program Manager, Program Management Office Federal Lead – NextGen XMS and AMS systems Program Support Center, Real Estate, Logistics, and Operations U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 5600 Fishers Lane. Suite 2E-70 Rockville, MD 20850 P: (301) 451-1407 M: (202) 875-2514 <https://www.linkedin.com/company/program-support-center>│ psc.gov <https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=http%3a%2f%2fwww.psc.gov%2f&c=E,1,5NI…> │comments <https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fsurvey.foreseeresults.c…> ****I have accepted a new position and will be leaving HHS. My last day with HHS is 31 May. If there is anything that I need to address with you prior to me leaving, please let me know. Thank you**** *From:* Mcbride, Adam (OS/ASA/PSC/RLO) *Sent:* Monday, May 13, 2024 11:16 AM *Subject:* Establish New SIN 541519CSP - Credential Service Provider Hello! Here is an extract from the Significant Changes for the GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Solicitation: iv. Establish New SIN 541519CSP - Credential Service Provider 1. Managed service offering for component or full-service Credential Service Providers (CSPs) that meet the requirements of NIST SP 800-63 Digital Identity Guidelines (current version), to include public facing and enterprise. On track for June and I just wanted to give you an update on the status of this action. Respectfully, Adam McBride HHS HSPD-12 Sr. IT Program Manager, Program Management Office Federal Lead – NextGen XMS and AMS systems Program Support Center, Real Estate, Logistics, and Operations U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 5600 Fishers Lane. Suite 2E-70 Rockville, MD 20850 P: (301) 451-1407 M: (202) 875-2514 <https://www.linkedin.com/company/program-support-center>│ psc.gov <https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=http%3a%2f%2fwww.psc.gov%2f&c=E,1,5NI…> │comments <https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fsurvey.foreseeresults.c…>

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Seeking testers for our new Kantara website
by Karyn Bright 16 May '24

16 May '24

Hello We have been working hard for the last few months on designing and building a new website for Kantara Initiative. The goal is to make it much easier for visitors to find information about our organization and sign up for our various services. We have created a new navigation structure and simplified page content. I believe the look and feel is much cleaner, less text heavy and generally more modern and in keeping with an organization that leads in our sector. It is now time to ask for your feedback! Please could I ask you to take some time over the coming week (our deadline is Friday 17th May) to test the new site? Please try and complete a number of tasks e.g. * sign up for membership * download an Assessor application form * download the charter and/or documents pertaining to a Work Group * highlight any British English on US pages - I am sure there will still be many examples that have crept through! I would highlight a few caveats: * The actual forms for signup are NOT active as these link to the live membership/WG database. Armin will switch these over when he moves the site off the staging server and into the live environment * We are gradually working through all the old News items to ensure consistency; not all headline/images line up properly yet HOW TO LOG ON URL: https://staging.kantarainitiative.org Username: kantaraboard Password: phvjfKgBVuBpp DETAILS FOR PROVIDING FEEDBACK Please use this spreadsheet on our shared Google Drive for recording your feedback. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1hVr3YaLsXYj6LVBaLDew9i-95cUSvZ9h/ed… Deadline 17th May 2024 If you have any questions, please email me or post a direct message on our MatterMost channel. Thank you so much! Karyn Bright | Communications [Logo, company name Description automatically generated] Mobile: +44 (0)7931 336458 Twitter: @KantaraNews LinkedIn: @KantaraInitiative

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