Request for Information: MilMove Development and Sustainment
ID: HTC711-RFI-1Type: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEUS TRANSPORTATION COMMAND (USTRANSCOM)USTRANSCOM-AQSCOTT AFB, IL, 62225-5357, USA

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Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

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https://sam.gov/opp/3f0eff7c305c4df6bff38b9372b950e1/view
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    The United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) is seeking information from industry regarding the MilMove Development and Sustainment contract, which is anticipated to be awarded in 2025. The primary objective of this Request for Information (RFI) is to gather insights on existing software solutions that can enhance the management of household goods, personal vehicle transportation, and storage contracts within an Agile framework. This initiative is crucial for improving the efficiency of military relocations and ensuring compliance with security and operational standards throughout the software development lifecycle. Interested parties should submit their responses by September 27, 2024, and can direct inquiries to Megan Gonzalez at megan.m.gonzalez4.civ@mail.mil or Tian Wylie at tian.v.wylie.mil@mail.mil.

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    2024.09.04 MilMove PWS - DRAFT.docx
    The Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines services required for the MilMove program, managed by the United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM). The program aims to enhance the Defense Personal Property Program (DP3) by facilitating the shipping and storage of household goods and vehicles for military members. Key objectives include software development support throughout the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), task management, monitoring, risk management, and production application support. The scope involves implementing new operational capabilities, responding to user needs, and using Agile methodologies for software improvements. The contractor is responsible for producing software solutions, documentation, and supporting tools in alignment with USTRANSCOM's policies, including Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) for compliance. Additionally, performance requirements emphasize effective use of Government-managed Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) tools for tracking changes and development progress within specified timelines. The final deliverables must ensure operational readiness, regulatory compliance, and the secure management of application environments hosted in the AWS GovCloud. Overall, this structured approach aims to improve the efficiency and support of military relocations, employing advanced software practices while ensuring stakeholder engagement and robust security measures throughout the development and operational phases.
    2024.09.09 MilMove RFI.docx
    The United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) to gather market insights for the MilMove Development and Sustainment contract, set to be awarded in 2025. This RFI, not a proposal request, aims to identify existing solutions to enhance MilMove operations covering household goods, personal vehicle transportation, and storage contracts. USTRANSCOM is particularly interested in software design, development, and security within an Agile framework. Interested firms are urged to provide detailed capabilities regarding software development lifecycle expertise, Tier II help desk support, and experience with technologies such as GoLang and JAVA. Responses should also outline past relevant projects, business size, and socio-economic classifications, with a maximum submission length of five pages. Key timelines include a question deadline of September 20, 2024, and response submissions due by September 27, 2024, with potential one-on-one discussions scheduled for mid-October. USTRANSCOM emphasizes the importance of tailored responses over generic proposals, aiming to gather comprehensive industry feedback for informed decision-making related to future procurement strategies.
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