Department of War (DoW) Public Website Program and Services
ID: HQ0516-FY-25-0010Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE MEDIA ACTIVITY (DMA)HQ DEFENSE MEDIA ACTIVITYFORT MEADE, MD, 20755, USA

NAICS

Computer Systems Design Services (541512)

Set Aside

No Set aside used (NONE)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/f487bff350f94264b54b00f5e43e4e88/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Media Activity (DMA), is seeking industry input for the Department of War (DoW) Public Website Program and Services, aimed at modernizing public-facing websites. This initiative requires a turnkey web application solution that operates within a DoD Joint Warfighting Cloud Capability, ensuring compliance with the 21st Century Integrated Digital Experience Act (IDEA), Section 508 of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and the United States Web Design System (USWDS). The selected solution will enhance usability, accessibility, and cybersecurity while integrating with the DoW Digital Asset Management System (DAMS) and providing user-friendly content management tools with AI features. Interested vendors must submit their capabilities summaries and budgetary estimates by October 24, 2025, and participate in industry days scheduled for November 4-5, 2025. For further inquiries, contact Thomas Brown at thomas.j.brown314.civ@mail.mil or 301-222-6908.

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    Department of War (DoW) Public Website Program and Services - 0001 Revised.pdf
    The Defense Media Activity (DMA) is seeking industry information for a Department of War (DoW) Public Website Program and Services. This initiative aims to meet the 21st Century Integrated Digital Experience Act (IDEA) and Executive Order 14338 requirements. DMA requires a turnkey web application solution for public-facing websites to operate within a DoD Joint Warfighting Cloud Capability, complying with Section 508 of the ADA and supporting the United States Web Design System (USWDS). The solution must integrate with the DoW Digital Asset Management System (DAMS), provide user-friendly content management tools with AI features, and offer training and a knowledge base. Cybersecurity requirements include adherence to DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) and implementation of zero-trust architecture. Responses, due by November 30, 2025, should include company capabilities, budgetary estimates, and address specific requirements. This Sources Sought notice is for planning purposes only and is not a commitment to award a contract.
    Department of War (DoW) Public Website Program and Services - 0002.pdf
    The Defense Media Activity (DMA) has issued a Sources Sought Notice (HQ0516-FY-25-0010 – 0002) to gather industry information for a potential Department of War (DoW) Public Website Program and Services. This initiative aims to comply with the 21st Century Integrated Digital Experience Act (IDEA) and Executive Order 14338. DMA seeks a turnkey solution for public-facing websites operating within a DoD Joint Warfighting Cloud Capability, requiring design, content management, and applications. The solution must adhere to IDEA, Section 508 of the ADA, and the United States Web Design System (USWDS), and integrate with the DoW Digital Asset Management System (DAMS). Key capabilities include user-friendly creation and design tools with AI features, a robust Content Management System (CMS), dynamic user interaction, comprehensive training and a knowledge base, migration operations, and strict cybersecurity measures following DoD Risk Management Framework and zero-trust architecture. Interested vendors should provide capabilities summaries, budgetary estimates, and questions by specified deadlines, and may participate in an Industry Week from January 12-15, 2026. This is a preliminary information-gathering notice and not a request for proposals.
    Department of War (DoW) Public Website Program and Services Q-A Responses .pdf
    The Department of War (DoW) Public Website Program and Services is a new requirement seeking a turnkey solution for modernizing public-facing websites. This initiative focuses on improving usability, accessibility, cybersecurity compliance, and scalability by consolidating multiple public sites under a common enterprise Content Management System (CMS) framework. Vendors are invited to propose commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) platforms, AI-enabled tools, and scalable migration approaches, with an emphasis on USWDS and WCAG 2.1 AA compliance. The solution must operate within a DoW Joint Warfighting Cloud Capability (JWCC) commercial cloud service environment at Impact Level 2 (IL2) and adhere to Zero Trust Architecture principles. Market research is ongoing, and key details like budget, timeline, and specific evaluation factors will be determined and released in the future Request for Proposal (RFP).
    Department of War (DoW) Public Website Program and Services Q-A.docx
    The Defense Media Activity (DMA) has issued a Request For Information (RFI) and Sources Sought Notice (HQ0516-FY-25-0010) for market research purposes. This RFI, titled "Web Enterprise Business Services," seeks information regarding the Department of War (DoW) Public Website Program and Services. The primary business type identified for this notice is NAICS code 541512, Computer Systems Design Services, though contractors may recommend an alternative NAICS code. The document is a one-page inquiry designed to gather information from potential sources, indicating an early stage in the procurement process for these services.
    Department of War (DoW) Public Website Program and Services.pdf
    The Defense Media Activity (DMA) has issued a Sources Sought Notice (HQ0516-FY-25-0010) to gather information from industry for a potential new requirement: a Department of War (DoW) Public Website Program and Services. This initiative aims to comply with the 21st Century Integrated Digital Experience Act (IDEA) and Executive Order 14338. DMA seeks a turnkey solution for public-facing websites operating within a DoD Joint Warfighting Cloud Capability, requiring design, content management, and applications. Key requirements include compliance with Section 508 of the ADA, support for the U.S. Web Design System, integration with the DoW Digital Asset Management System, user-friendly tools with AI features, comprehensive training, and robust cybersecurity measures aligned with DoD Risk Management Framework and zero-trust architecture. Interested vendors must submit a white paper by October 24, 2025, detailing their capabilities, budgetary estimates, and questions by October 3, 2025. Industry days are scheduled for November 4-5, 2025, with product demonstrations in January 2026. This is a preliminary request for information, not a solicitation for a contract.
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