USDA National Finance Center – NFC Forward Program RFI
ID: 12314425R0009Type: Special Notice
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AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFUSDA, DEPARTMENTAL ADMINISTRATIONUSDA, OCP-POD-ACQ-MGMT-BRANCH-FTCFORT COLLINS, CO, 80521, USA

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Other Computer Related Services (541519)

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https://sam.gov/opp/0c5f3c4471b042b296bff38c7fc9aacc/view
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    The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking industry responses for the NFC Forward Program, aimed at modernizing the human resource and payroll systems for the National Finance Center (NFC). The initiative focuses on procuring a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution to replace the current legacy COBOL-based mainframe system, which processes payroll for approximately 680,000 Federal employees, with a cloud-based platform that enhances user experience and cybersecurity. This modernization effort is critical for providing efficient and standardized financial management solutions across over 170 customer agencies, and interested vendors must demonstrate compliance with mandatory requirements such as FedRAMP Authorization. For further inquiries, potential vendors can contact Frederick Freeman at frederick.freeman@dm.usda.gov.

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    frederick.freeman@dm.usda.gov
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    NFC Forward Request for Information (12314425R0009).pdf
    The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is initiating the NFC Forward Program to modernize its human resource and payroll systems for the National Finance Center (NFC). This Request for Information (RFI) seeks industry partners for a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution, addressing challenges posed by the current legacy systems, including a COBOL-based mainframe processing payroll for approximately 680,000 Federal employees. The NFC Forward Initiative aims to implement a cloud-based platform to streamline HR and payroll functions, enhance user experience, and bolster cybersecurity. The procurement process will consist of a multi-phase approach: Phase I involves a down-selection of vendors, Phase II focuses on prototyping, and Phase III culminates in final vendor selection for full implementation. Vendors must demonstrate their solutions' compliance with mandatory requirements such as FedRAMP Authorization, capability to process large employee volumes, and an integrated platform. Through this initiative, USDA seeks to ensure efficient, standardized financial management solutions across over 170 customer agencies, while gathering crucial information from potential vendors concerning their capacities for this extensive modernization effort.
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