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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Hi all,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">We wanted to let you know that the ‘Specifications for Gap Analysis of the Implementation of SSR1 Review Recommendations’ has been posted to ICANN.org. The document is attached here. We have also prepared
an email which you can feel free to share with those you think may be interested. See below.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Thanks!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Jennifer<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Hello,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">The Review Team for the Second Security, Stability, and Resiliency Review (SSR2) is seeking an independent expert to perform a gap analysis of the first SSR Review recommendations. An announcement was posted
on ICANN.org on 28 September. Please read the full announcement here: <a href="https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2-2017-09-28-en">https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2-2017-09-28-en</a>. Thank you for showing an interest in participating in this
process.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">The Specifications for Gap Analysis of the Implementation of SSR1 Review Recommendations document is attached for ease of reference.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Other required documents: <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">ICANN'S Contractor Conflicts of Interest Disclosure<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Contractor Consulting Agreement<o:p></o:p></span></li></ol>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Contact <a href="mailto:ssr2-gap-analysis@icann.org">ssr2-gap-analysis@icann.org</a> to indicate your expression of interest and to obtain a copy of these documents</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">.
Note that a signed and executed NDA is necessary for further discussions on the initiative and to advance in the process. Please ensure that the NDA document is signed and included before the proposal deadline.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">The following dates have been established as milestones. The SSR2 Review Team or ICANN reserves the right to modify or change this timeline at any time as necessary.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Announcement posted on ICANN.org<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">28 September 2017<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Proposals Due</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">16 October 2017</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Contractor starts project<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">6 November 2017<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Gap analysis outline and presentation to SSR2 Review Team to collect input<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">13 November 2017<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Draft gap analysis report <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">11 December 2017<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Meeting with SSR2 Review Team to present Draft gap analysis report and collect input<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">19 December 2017<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Final Report<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">16 January 2018<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Meeting with SSR2 Review Team to present Final gap analysis Report<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">23 January 2018<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">All expressions of interest must be submitted to </span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><a href="mailto:ssr2-gap-analysis@icann.com"><b>ssr2-gap-analysis@icann.com</b></a><b> by 16 October 2017. Ensure
that you provide your expression of interest before the deadline indicated. </b>Do not provide your response via postal mail or other means.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Best of luck, and we look forward to receiving your proposal.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Thank you,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#595959">Jennifer Bryce</span></b><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#595959">Senior Reviews Coordinator </span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#595959">Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)</span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#595959">Email: jennifer.bryce@icann.org</span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#595959">Skype: jennifer.bryce.icann</span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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