Sources Sought Notice-Matching Market Execution Service
ID: W911SD25QA045Type: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QM MICC-WEST POINTWEST POINT, NY, 10996-1514, USA

NAICS

Software Publishers (513210)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION SOFTWARE (PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) (7A21)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Army, is seeking sources for a software solution to enhance its Talent Based Branching program, managed by the Office of Economic and Manpower Analysis (OEMA). The required software must facilitate efficient execution and analysis of cadet assignments to various branches, allowing for comparisons across multiple allocation dimensions, and must comply with Department of Defense regulations for deployment in the AWS GovCloud to ensure data security. This contract includes a renewed software license through December 2025, training for additional end-users, and provisions for future enhancements based on evolving Army requirements. Interested parties can contact Tara D'Amico at tara.m.damico.civ@army.mil or by phone at 520-687-8136 for further details.

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    The Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirement for a software solution to enhance the Army's Talent Based Branching program. Managed by the Office of Economic and Manpower Analysis (OEMA), the software must enable efficient execution and analysis of cadet assignments to branches. The anticipated user-friendly software will facilitate the comparison of allocations across three dimensions: total allocations per branch, Branch of Choice (BRADSO) contract allocations, and Branch Detail contracts. The contract will provide a renewed software license through December 2025 and include training for additional end-users. Compliance with Department of Defense regulations for deployment in the AWS GovCloud is essential for safeguarding user data. The contractor is also tasked with improving the software by adjusting branch combinations and incorporating new logistics branches. The flexibility to adapt to evolving Army requirements and improve matching parameters is crucial. Costs associated with enhancements will be mutually agreed upon by the contractor and the government, ensuring that the software meets current operational needs effectively.
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