Cloud Service Provider for Defense Retiree and Annuitant Pay System
ID: DRASMOandMCloudRFIType: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING SERVICE (DFAS)DEFENSE FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING SVCCOLUMBUS, OH, 432131152, USA

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https://sam.gov/opp/c0747a1ab4404097b3f2413afd920e80/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS), is seeking information from qualified vendors regarding the operation and maintenance (O&M) of its IL-5 cloud infrastructure as part of its transition from a mainframe hosting environment to a commercial cloud service provider. The procurement aims to identify personnel with the necessary skills and experience to support a cloud-hosted environment, focusing on areas such as Infrastructure as Code implementation, database maintenance, server OS hosting, web server administration, and cybersecurity measures. This initiative is critical for enhancing DFAS's IT capabilities and ensuring effective management of its information systems. Interested parties must submit their responses by January 10, 2025, and can direct inquiries to Eric J. Filion at eric.j.filion.civ@mail.mil.

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    eric.j.filion.civ@mail.mil
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    RFI for OandM for DRAS-M.pdf
    The Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) is seeking information on the operation and maintenance (O&M) of its IL-5 cloud infrastructure as part of its migration from a mainframe hosting environment to a commercial cloud service provider. The RFI requests responses by January 10, 2025, focusing on the necessary skills, personnel qualifications, and organizational structure required to support a cloud-hosted environment. Key areas of expertise include Infrastructure as Code implementation, database maintenance, server OS hosting, web server administration, and cybersecurity measures for a complex virtual network setup. Respondents must address various inquiries, including required DoDI 8140 roles, necessary certifications, estimates for familiarization time, potential risks, and cost projections, while also disclosing relevant federal contract credentials. This RFI underscores the DFAS's commitment to enhancing its IT capabilities through the transition to a cloud-based system, necessitating skilled support for effective operation and management.
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