Some vendor experience in delivering multiple services with stringent SLA requirements, strong enterprise presence, and long lasting relationship with existing government IT departments is a primary requirement when looking for a potential broker for CMS cloud services.
Also, considering the speed of evolution of mobile device features and operating systems, evolving field requirements, ongoing maintenance of multiple platforms can cost multiple times the initial development budget over a five-year period.
Agencies replacing software to meet core financial system requirements are required to use the GSA FMSS Multiple Award Schedule until its expiration on September 30, 1999.