The Integrated Personnel and Pay System - Army (IPPS-A) Increment II is focused on enhancing the Army's personnel and pay management capabilities. This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the tasks and objectives of a DRAFT Bridge Contract aimed at training, deployment, sustainment, and system integration for the IPPS-A. It emphasizes maintaining baseline integrity across various environments, implementing HR enhancements, and collaborating with other contractors for capability integration. The Agile SAFe methodology will guide program management, risk assessment, and quality assurance processes.
The contract scope includes program management, system baseline management, cybersecurity measures, and release management, catering to over 1 million users. Detailed performance requirements cover areas such as project planning, risk management, environment management, and auditing, ensuring comprehensive oversight and compliance. The contract is hybrid in nature, incorporating firm-fixed-price and cost-plus components, with a performance period designed to allow for effective transition and knowledge transfer. Adherence to U.S. Army IT standards and cybersecurity protocols is paramount throughout the contract's execution, focusing on delivering a single, integrated personnel and pay system to enhance operational efficiency and support for Soldiers and their families.
The Army's Integrated Personnel and Pay System - Army (IPPS-A) is seeking proposals for System Integration and Solution Delivery to enhance its existing infrastructure and functionality. The initiative aims to integrate over 1.1 million Soldiers from active and reserve components into a unified personnel and pay system, eliminating redundant legacy systems and ensuring data consistency across the Army. The current environment relies on Oracle PeopleSoft ERP software, which must be maintained and enhanced to support ongoing HR functionalities and improve performance.
Key objectives include maintaining the deployed system, integrating new capabilities, ensuring compliance with cybersecurity frameworks, and adopting modern data architecture and automated processes. The contract's performance period will extend over seven years, starting Q4 FY25, with work conducted at designated Army facilities. This project represents a significant push towards optimizing Army HR management through comprehensive integration and innovative technological solutions.
The Request for Information (RFI) from the Program Executive Office Enterprise focuses on gathering input from vendors regarding the Integrated Personnel and Pay System – Army Increment II (IPPS-A). IPPS-A is essential for the Army's transition to a data-driven Talent Management system, integrating personnel functions across various Army components. The system aims to provide Total Force visibility for enhanced readiness and auditability.
The RFI serves to identify vendors capable of delivering innovative solutions to support the ongoing development of IPPS-A, potentially through modular contracting approaches. Key aspects of the RFI seek information on Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) strategies, necessary skill sets, contract recommendations for best value, and considerations for reducing risks associated with implementing this extensive Human Capital Management system.
Participants are required to submit detailed responses, addressing specific questions posed by the Government while adhering to a defined format and page limit for clarity and focus. This RFI underscores the Army's commitment to improving its personnel management capabilities and invites industry engagement to enhance program execution and delivery.