Managing Army's Human Capital - Innovation, Integration, and Implementation (MAHC III)
ID: W519TC-25-Q-MAHCType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-RIROCK ISLAND, IL, 61299-0000, USA

NAICS

Other Computer Related Services (541519)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - SERVICE DELIVERY MANAGEMENT (HARDWARE AND PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) (7D20)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/d324245d6f3847c2ae620ada197d9a26/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Army, is seeking sources for the Managing Army's Human Capital - Innovation, Integration, and Implementation (MAHC III) contract. This initiative aims to enhance the Integrated Personnel and Pay System-Army (IPPS-A), which serves over 1.1 million soldiers by streamlining personnel and pay processes through a unified system that integrates existing capabilities and eliminates outdated systems. The contract will involve a range of tasks including program management, systems engineering, and cybersecurity support, with a focus on utilizing Agile methodologies to ensure operational efficiency and compliance with cybersecurity standards. Interested vendors should contact Abby Robbins at abby.n.robbins.civ@army.mil or Shelly A. Hitt at shelly.a.hitt.civ@army.mil for further details and to express their interest in this opportunity.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Abby Robbins
    abby.n.robbins.civ@army.mil
    shelly A. Hitt
    shelly.a.hitt.civ@army.mil
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    IPPS-A CS BRIDGE PWS V9.0 (REV 20241024).pdf
    The Integrated Personnel and Pay System-Army (IPPS-A) Increment II contract aims to implement a comprehensive Training, Deployment, and Sustainment (TDS) System Integration and Solution Delivery to support ongoing development and integration of personnel and pay functionalities for the U.S. Army. This contract entails utilizing Agile SAFe methodologies to maintain code integrity, deploy enhancements, and integrate capabilities from various contractors. The project's scope covers nine key tasks, including Program Management, System Baseline Management, Systems Engineering, and Cybersecurity support, ensuring operational efficiency across multiple environments. The contractor is responsible for a range of deliverables, such as maintenance of the existing system, the development of new functionalities, risk management, and the establishment of robust cybersecurity measures. Periodic performance reviews and adherence to strict quality assurance practices are essential components of the contract, which encompasses collaboration with the Army Program Executive Office to achieve project objectives across all operational levels. The comprehensive nature of this endeavor underscores the Army's commitment to enhancing HR and financial processes utilized by its personnel, ensuring effective management and support of Army operations.
    IPPS-A MAHC III DRAFT SOO 20241108.pdf
    The Army's Integrated Personnel and Pay System – Army (IPPS-A) Statement of Objectives outlines the program's goals for enhancing human resources and system support for the IPPS-A Project Management Office (PMO). The IPPS-A ERP suite aims to streamline personnel and pay processes for over 1.1 million soldiers across the Active Army, National Guard, and Reserve components, moving towards a unified system by integrating existing capabilities and eliminating outdated systems. The current infrastructure relies on Oracle PeopleSoft applications, facilitating ongoing maintenance, development, and integration of new functions. Key objectives of the SOO include maintaining the program baseline, identifying innovative solutions, and ensuring compliance with cybersecurity standards. It emphasizes the importance of Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) to optimize efficiency and foster collaboration between functional teams. The anticipated contract covers a base period of one year, with options for six additional years, allowing for comprehensive support and development of the IPPS-A system. The document serves as a foundational RFP, seeking industry partnership to enhance the military’s HR capabilities while ensuring secure and seamless operations, which is integral to sustaining Army readiness during future deployments.
    IPPS-A MAHC III RFI 20241114.pdf
    The Request for Information (RFI) seeks to identify vendors interested in supporting the Integrated Personnel and Pay System – Army (IPPS-A) within the Program Executive Office Enterprise. This system aims to manage the Army's human capital, integrating over 1.1 million soldiers from various components into a singular personnel and pay system using Oracle PeopleSoft. The Army's transition to a data-rich talent management approach is facilitated through incremental software releases, with the latest completed in January 2023. The RFI encourages industry feedback on innovative solutions, especially regarding Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD), and modular contracting approaches to enhance development and risk reduction in Human Capital Management. Vendors are invited to respond with their capabilities and relevant experience while considering contract vehicles, performance balance, and objectives that could be pursued separately. The outcome will inform the Government’s market research and acquisition planning for ongoing support of this substantial project.
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