PACES & RACER Software Maintenance and Support
ID: PAN000267Type: Sources Sought
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Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW2V6 USA ENG SPT CTR HUNTSVILHUNTSVILLE, AL, 35806-0000, USA

NAICS

Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION/APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT SERVICES (LABOR) (DA01)

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https://sam.gov/opp/e4dfea93288f48ad923c4b454770bf89/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Huntsville Engineering and Support Center, is seeking qualified contractors for the maintenance and support of the PACES and RACER software systems. The procurement aims to identify both small and large businesses capable of providing helpdesk support, software development, documentation, and training services, with a focus on enhancing cost estimation accuracy for military and environmental projects. The contract will span a base year with four one-year options, emphasizing the importance of quality assurance, effective defect management, and adherence to government standards throughout the project. Interested firms must submit their capability statements by April 14, 2025, and can direct inquiries to Tracey Neal at tracey.neal@usace.army.mil or Robert Marsh at robert.g.marsh@usace.army.mil.

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    PWS_DRAFT_RACER-PACES FY25-FY30 Master Contract_v0.pdf
    The Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for maintaining and enhancing the PACES and RACER software titles, utilized by the U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center for cost estimating in military and environmental projects. The contract requires a contractor to provide helpdesk support, software development, document creation, and training services. Key aspects include quality assurance through steering committees specific to PACES and RACER and the implementation of an Agile or Waterfall software development methodology. The contractor must adhere to quality management protocols, delivering effective defect management and software testing aligned with government standards. Documentation for the PACES and RACER systems is also mandated, ensuring functional clarity and compliance with DODI 5000.61. The document emphasizes communication, management reporting, and travel requirements for contractor personnel throughout the contract duration, focusing on seamless project execution across various federal entities. Ultimately, this framework aims to enhance cost estimation accuracy while maintaining high operational standards and security protocols.
    RACER-PACES_Sources Sought Announcement_20250313.pdf
    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Huntsville Engineering and Support Center is seeking qualified contractors to develop parametric cost models for construction and remediation projects. This Sources Sought announcement aims to identify small and large businesses capable of fulfilling this need under NAICS code 541511, Custom Computer Programming Services. Interested firms must provide capability statements demonstrating experience in developing software for cost engineering, particularly using PACES and RACER applications. The project emphasizes not only the creation of cost estimates but also the enhancement and documentation updates for existing software systems. The intended contract will span a base year with four one-year options. Respondents are asked to complete a questionnaire detailing their qualifications, experience, and resources to conduct these specialized services for the federal government. Submissions must adhere to a specified format and be received by April 14, 2025. The core objective is to determine the viability and distribution of the acquisition between small businesses and larger contractors, ensuring that the government optimizes its procurement strategy effectively.
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