Business intelligence platform with robust data analytics, data visualization, and translation support for English to Japanese, and Japanese to English, that can pull public information and allows large data file upload
ID: FA2280A040841Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA2280 AFRL RGKDAYTON, OH, 45402-1320, USA

NAICS

Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SOFTWARE (PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) (7A20)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/535ec8ac812246278444b49993813bd9/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking a business intelligence platform that incorporates robust data analytics, data visualization, and translation capabilities between English and Japanese. The primary objective is to develop a software solution that can ingest and analyze data sets in both languages, allowing for effective filtering, grouping, and visualization of public information, as well as user-generated criteria related to critical technology areas. This initiative is crucial for enhancing communication and collaboration within the intelligence community, particularly in classified environments. Interested companies must submit a capability statement to Donna M Sizemore at donna.sizemore@afwerx.af.mil, demonstrating their ability to meet the requirements by the specified deadline, as the government intends to award a sole source contract to Valuenex, Inc. unless other capable vendors come forward. Note that funding is not currently available, and this pre-solicitation notice does not constitute a commitment to solicit bids or proposals.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Donna M Sizemore
    donna.sizemore@afwerx.af.mil
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