Advancing Analytics Multiple Award Contract (AAMAC)
ID: FA800324R0014Type: Sources Sought
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Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8003 771 ENTERPRISE SOURCING SQWRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH, 45433-5344, USA

NAICS

Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

PSC

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

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https://sam.gov/opp/4c522c1e7a77420a8872cafd0e3aa2cb/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking qualified sources for the Advancing Analytics Multiple Award Contract (AAMAC) to support the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAO) Advana program. This Sources Sought synopsis aims to identify businesses capable of contributing to the development of a competitive ecosystem of digital products and services surrounding the DoD's Advana platform, which focuses on data, analytics, and artificial intelligence. Interested parties are encouraged to review the requirements and submit their Capabilities Statements through the PIEE Solicitation Module by the specified deadline, with inquiries directed to Richard Wahidi at richard.wahidi@us.af.mil or Nicholas Kimmey at nicholas.kimmey@us.af.mil.

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