FlowRepository-updating-RFP for v2
Some of you may have already seen this from the Purdue flow listing.
In short: the current status of FlowRepository is problematic, due to technology changes and security concerns. ISAC has *finally* released an official Request For Proposals for FlowRepository version 2.
I have attached the RFP to this post. Please note the current deadline of December 15, 2019.
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"Project Overview
This RFP describes the requirements for a public, online, Cytometry Data Repository (FlowRepository V2). FlowRepository V1 has reached the end of its life. It is built on now outdated technologies that cannot be reliably updated presenting security and stability issues and is hosted on a single server, making it susceptible to failure and presenting remote users with decreased performance.
FlowRepository hosts public flow and mass cytometry data sets used in publications that are linked to online manuscripts through many journals, including Cytometry A (Figure 1). It is critical that these data and journal links are preserved, both because they represent a substantial investment in data generation by many funding agencies, time and effort by PIs and researchers, but also because they contribute towards reproducible science. It currently hosts 147,495 FCS files (1136 GB) from 582 public datasets and 631 that are in the process of being released.
FlowRepository V2 should capture many of the features as well as all the data available in FlowRepository V1, but should leverage robust technologies, including distributed storage and hosting, allowing it to scale to many users and large data sets. Applications are due December 15, 2019. Consideration will be given to FlowRepository V2 proposals that either are ultimately managed by ISAC or by the vendor themselves. The major requirements are described below."
"Evaluation:
The proposal will be evaluated by the ISAC Flow Repository Task Force and ISAC Leadership. Emphasis will be placed on the experience of the respondent and the completeness of the application. The respondent should identify the individual person(s) who will manage the project including their qualifications/experience. The proposed budget will be a major consideration.
Questions about and the Response to this Request for Proposal:
Responses should be mailed/emailed to:
Ryan Brinkman, Ph.D.
Email: rbrinkman@bccrc.ca
Subject line: FlowRepository RFP "