Department of Defense End-to-End Framework for Enhanced Innovative Capability Development (DEFEND) Software System
ID: WHSERORFI19SEP2024Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEWASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICES (WHS)WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICESWASHINGTON, DC, 203011000, USA

NAICS

All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (541990)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION/APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SOFTWARE AS A SERVICE (DA10)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/2df3e414d86a4a44b15ba06b70122040/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Washington Headquarters Services, is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) for the development of the End-to-End Framework for Enhanced Innovative Capability Development (DEFEND) Software System. This initiative aims to explore and assess contractor capabilities in models, simulations, and software processes that can support the DoD's materiel capability development, ultimately transitioning these capabilities into a government-owned system. The RFI emphasizes the importance of integrating analytic and functional requirements to enhance the capability development process within the DoD. Interested firms, particularly small businesses, must submit their responses by October 4, 2024, ensuring compliance with security requirements, including a TOP SECRET facility clearance. For further inquiries, firms can contact Warren (Trey) Arthur at warren.g.arthur.civ@mail.mil or Maria Evans at maria.t.evans.civ@mail.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Warren (Trey) Arthur
    warren.g.arthur.civ@mail.mil
    Maria Evans
    maria.t.evans.civ@mail.mil
    Files
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    RFI_DEFEND Software System_Final.pdf
    The Washington Headquarters Services is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) regarding the DEFEND initiative, focused on developing an End-to-End Framework for Enhanced Innovative Capability Development Software System for the Department of Defense (DoD). Posted on September 19, 2024, this RFI seeks input from firms, particularly small businesses, on capabilities related to models and simulations that could assist in the DoD’s capability development process. The objectives include capturing analytic and functional requirements, evaluating existing models, and establishing a government-owned system to achieve better integration in capability development. Responses are expected by October 4, 2024, and must comply with security requirements, including a TOP SECRET facility clearance. Interested firms should provide detailed information about their software capabilities, experience in system development, network architecture, and compliance with government security standards while avoiding marketing materials. The response format is specific, requiring general company information followed by detailed descriptions of capabilities related to the project. This RFI does not signify a contract award but is designed to aid in market research and planning for future solicitations.
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