Integrated Booking System (IBS)
ID: TRANSCOM24D010Type: 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/0f44eab59406487da9b812334e1c958d/view
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    The United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) is seeking information for an Integrated Booking System (IBS) contract, aimed at providing technical engineering services and Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) management support. The primary objectives include system sustainment, enhancements, cloud migration, and ensuring compliance with security standards, all of which are critical for optimizing logistics capabilities within the Department of Defense. Interested parties are encouraged to respond to the Request for Information (RFI) released on August 29, 2024, with submissions due by September 12, 2024, followed by a meeting for selected respondents on September 17-18, 2024. For further inquiries, contact Lindsey Mueller at lindsey.n.mueller.civ@mail.mil or Matthew J. Hellmann at matthew.j.hellmann.civ@mail.mil.

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    2024.08.29 IBS RFI.pdf
    The United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for an Integrated Booking System (IBS) contract, anticipated to be finalized by 2025. The RFI aims to gather information on available market solutions for technical engineering services, software development, and management support for the IBS, focusing on sustainment, enhancements, cloud migration, and information assurance. This is an exploratory effort for market research purposes and does not constitute a solicitation for proposals or a commitment for future contracts. Participants are encouraged to share insights on their capabilities and past experiences related to IT solutions in defense transportation, software development, risk management, and cloud migration strategies. USTRANSCOM is particularly interested in responses from businesses of all sizes and socio-economic categories, emphasizing the need for tailored, detailed submissions. The timeline for the RFI includes a release date of August 29, 2024, and responses due by September 12, 2024. A follow-up meeting for selected respondents will occur on September 17-18, 2024. Overall, this RFI represents USTRANSCOM’s initiative to strategically enhance its IBS capabilities while promoting industry engagement to effectively shape its future procurement process.
    Atch - DRAFT Performance Work Statement.pdf
    The Performance Work Statement (PWS) details the requirements for an Integrated Booking System (IBS) under the Surface Deployment and Distribution Command (SDDC). Its purpose is to provide a comprehensive technical and management framework for sustaining and enhancing the IBS, which plays a crucial role in global shipment logistics for the Department of Defense. Key areas of focus include project management, system sustainment and maintenance, software development, information assurance, and migration to a cloud service provider. Specific tasks involve regular status reporting, software updates, configuration management, and ensuring compliance with security and audit standards (e.g., FISCAM). The contractor will support various operational and contingency needs, with an emphasis on Agile development methodologies and integration of new technologies to optimize performance. Additionally, the PWS outlines rigorous oversight procedures, reporting requirements, and a structured approach to managing system enhancements to improve logistics capabilities for both peacetime and wartime operations. By clearly defining roles, responsibilities, and processes, the document sets the stage for effective management of the IBS project, promoting operational resilience and efficiency in military logistics.
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