IT Systems Support for DAF
ID: FA8240-24-RFI-001Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8240 AFTC PZSHILL AFB, UT, 84056-5820, USA

NAICS

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

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER (R499)

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https://sam.gov/opp/fcec3767a9684a2a98f2f861154968de/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking qualified partners for IT Systems Support under a Request for Information (RFI) aimed at enhancing Integrated Management and Business Systems Support (IMBSS) in a classified environment. The procurement focuses on modernizing existing IT solutions, particularly for a financial system, utilizing agile methodologies and DevSecOps principles, with key requirements including expertise in Linux, Kubernetes, and experience with Commercial Off the Shelf Enterprise Resource Planning (COTS ERP) systems. This initiative is critical for improving the efficiency and security of IT operations within the Air Force. Interested parties must submit their responses by October 16, 2024, at 4:00 P.M. Mountain Time, and can reach out to Laycee Moss at laycee.moss@us.af.mil or Benjamin Peterson at benjamin.peterson.8@us.af.mil for further inquiries.

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    Sources Sought - RFI - DAF Management_Software Support.pdf
    The Department of the Air Force (DAF) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to explore potential partners for Integrated Management and Business Systems Support (IMBSS) IT Sustainment Support. This RFI seeks qualified sources for a follow-on professional services contract focused on enhancing outsourced IT solutions for a financial system in a classified environment. The Air Force aims to modernize existing custom code and utilize agile methodologies and DevSecOps principles for software development. Key requirements include Linux expertise, particularly related to Kubernetes, and experience with Commercial Off the Shelf Enterprise Resource Planning (COTS ERP) systems. Respondents are invited to provide company profiles, examples of relevant projects, approaches to modernization, support capabilities, and experience with infrastructure automation and information assurance. Security clearances and specialized environments are vital due to the classified nature of the program. The government is only accepting responses to these inquiries at this stage, with further communication planned as the procurement process develops.
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