Department of Defense Request for Information on Implementation of Pilot Program for Anything-As-A-Service
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DEPT OF DEFENSEIMMEDIATE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSEOUSD(AT & L)WASHINGTON, DC, 20301, USA

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https://sam.gov/opp/56ffeb4690e149c6a437550f20f8cbfa/view
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    The Department of Defense (DoD) is seeking public feedback on the implementation of a new pilot program titled Anything-As-A-Service, as mandated by the 2024 National Defense Authorization Act. This initiative aims to explore consumption-based solutions that provide on-demand access to technology capabilities, including software, hardware, and services billed based on actual usage, with a focus on enhancing operational efficiency. The DoD invites comments on proposed product service codes and insights regarding the program's implementation, with submissions due by December 31, 2024, to Paula Smith at osd.pentagon.ousd-a-s.mbx.asda-dp-c-contractpolicy@mail.mil. The pilot program will be implemented at a later date, reflecting the DoD's commitment to innovation in service delivery.

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    The Department of Defense (DoD) is requesting public feedback on a new pilot program titled Anything-As-A-Service, as mandated by the 2024 National Defense Authorization Act. This program aims to explore consumption-based solutions allowing on-demand access to technology capabilities. It encompasses software, hardware, and services billed based on actual usage. Agreements under this pilot are expected to measure outcomes like cost and delivery speed, and will be exempt from certain competition requirements. The program will focus on three areas: software-as-a-service, data-as-a-service, and space-as-a-service, with associated product service codes specified for each category. The DoD is inviting comments on the product service codes and any insights on the program's implementation, with a submission deadline of December 12, 2024. This initiative reflects the DoD's intent to innovate and improve operational efficiency through flexible, usage-based services.
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