FY 25 Data as a Service
ID: FY25DAAS_SS_1Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA7014 AIR FORCE DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON PKANDREWS AFB, MD, 20762-6604, USA

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518210)

PSC

SUPPORT- MANAGEMENT: DATA COLLECTION (R702)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/477ef41014af4650b7bd8e0c021a7209/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is conducting market research to identify potential vendors for a Suite of Public Affairs Tools aimed at supporting the Secretary of the Air Force's Office of Legislative Liaison and Office of Financial Management. The objective is to procure a subscription service that provides timely access to congressional legislative events, including legislative actions, social media monitoring, and analytics, which are crucial for enhancing the engagement of Air Force leadership with Congress. Interested vendors are invited to submit capability statements by January 15, 2025, at 2:00 PM EST, to the designated contacts, Joseph Spear and Brittney Devallon, with the understanding that this is a sources sought notice and not a solicitation for proposals.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Joe Spear
    joseph.spear.1@us.af.mil
    Brittney Devallon
    brittney.devallon@us.af.mil
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    FY25 DAAS SOW 19DEC24.pdf
    The document outlines a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a subscription service to provide timely access to congressional legislative events, aimed at the Secretary of the Air Force and relevant offices. The contractor will deliver a suite of tools for approximately 75 users, covering advanced legislative tracking, social media analytics, training, and support. Key capabilities include real-time alerts, customizable email notifications, comprehensive databases of legislation, member profiles, and detailed reporting functionalities. The requested system will facilitate monitoring of legislative actions and social media, support interaction logging with congressional offices, and offer personalized analytics for strategic decision-making. The services will be essential for enhancing the engagement of Air Force leadership with Congress, enabling informed recommendations and tracking vital legislative impacts on military operations. Overall, this RFP reflects a strategic initiative to leverage data and analytics for improved governmental legislative interactions and operational efficiency.
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