Digital Capabilities Contracting Center of Excellence (DC3oE) Unplugged
ID: DC3oE_Unplugged_FY25Q1Type: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYACC-APG

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https://sam.gov/opp/90c8682c55694907ad96b8e8d57e09be/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Army Contracting Command-Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG), is hosting a virtual forum titled "DC3oE Unplugged" on 7 November 2024, aimed at fostering open dialogue between industry and government stakeholders. This inaugural event will focus on the accomplishments of the Digital Contracting Capabilities Center of Excellence (DC3oE), address changing perceptions regarding software procurement, and outline next steps, including recent changes in Request for Proposals (RFPs) and ordering procedures. Participation in this no-cost event is encouraged to enhance collaboration and understanding as the DC3oE aims to achieve full operational capability by December 2024. Interested participants must register by 31 October 2024, and post-event materials will be available on SAM.gov by 10 November 2024. For further inquiries, attendees can contact the DC3OE Team at usarmy.apg.acc.mbx.dc3oe-mailbox@army.mil.

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    usarmy.apg.acc.mbx.dc3oe-mailbox@army.mil
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    DC3oE Unplugged FY25Q1.pdf
    The Army Contracting Command-Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG) is hosting a virtual forum titled "DC3oE Unplugged" on 7 November 2024, from 1:00-2:30 p.m. Eastern Time, aimed at promoting candid dialogue between industry and government stakeholders. This inaugural event will focus on the accomplishments of the Digital Contracting Capabilities Center of Excellence (DC3oE), changing software procurement perceptions, and detailing next steps. Additionally, it will address recent changes in the Request for Proposals (RFPs) and provide an overview of ordering procedures. Participation is free, and registrants will receive a Microsoft Teams link the day before the event. Attendees are encouraged to suggest discussion topics by 31 October 2024. Post-event materials, including slides and a summary, will be available on SAM.gov by 10 November 2024. This forum represents an effort to enhance communication and understanding without any promise of current or future contracts, aligning with FAR regulations. Attendance is voluntary, and the government will not reimburse participants for costs incurred. Overall, DC3oE Unplugged aims to foster collaboration between the Army and industry before achieving full operational capability in December 2024.
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