Integrated Commercial/Defense Data Mining Request for Information
ID: API_RFI_Data_MiningType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEWASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICES (WHS)WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICESWASHINGTON, DC, 203011000, USA

NAICS

Software Publishers (513210)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION/APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SOFTWARE AS A SERVICE (DA10)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/b0fa956e686a4260b893237bb8121053/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Washington Headquarters Services, is seeking information from qualified vendors regarding an Integrated Commercial/Defense Data Mining platform. This Request for Information (RFI) aims to establish an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract for a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution that provides access to standardized, curated datasets relevant to the DoD's acquisition community, facilitating comprehensive analysis for market research, supply chain assessments, and risk evaluations. The platform is expected to integrate various data types, including budget, contracting, grants, and spending data, to enhance data-driven decision-making within defense programs. Interested parties must submit their responses, including answers to specific questions and their established End User License Agreement (EULA), by 10:00 am EDT on October 4, 2024. For further inquiries, vendors can contact Stevie Krekelberg or Lamar Walker via their respective emails.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Stevie Krekelberg
    stevie.a.krekelberg.civ@mail.mil
    Lamar Walker
    lamar.a.walker.civ@mail.mil
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    API_RFI_Data_Mining.pdf
    The Integrated Commercial/Defense Data Mining Request for Information (RFI) issued by the Acquisition Policy & Innovation (API) Directorate seeks to establish an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract for a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform. This platform must provide access to standardized, curated datasets relevant to the Department of Defense's (DoD) acquisition community. The goal is to link various data types—budget, contracting, grants, and spending data—alongside commercial data to enable comprehensive analysis that supports market research, supply chain assessments, and risk evaluations. Interested companies are asked to respond to specific questions regarding their datasets, SaaS platform capabilities, and ability to provide analytical support services, with a focus on those datasets relevant to DoD objectives. Key inquiries also include compliance with federal guidelines and pricing information. The request emphasizes the need for readiness and adaptability of the platform to enhance data-driven decision-making within defense programs.
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