Purchase Request Process System (PRPS) Follow-on
ID: FA8770-25-R-B004Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8770 AFLCMC GBKWRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH, 45433-5769, USA

NAICS

Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

PSC

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

Set Aside

8(a) Set-Aside (FAR 19.8) (8A)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/3a252834d1df4ca8b6b45bb53eaae67a/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), is conducting market research for the Purchase Request Process System (PRPS) capability support, seeking responses from Alaska Native corporations, Indian tribes, and Native Hawaiian organizations. The objective is to gather information on vendors capable of providing system maintenance, modification, and support for PRPS, which automates the procurement process for weapon system spare parts and services, ensuring compliance with Agile management and DevSecOps principles. The anticipated contract will span one base year with four optional years, potentially extending to a total of 5.5 years, with responses due by 4:00 PM EST on December 20, 2024. Interested parties should direct their submissions to the Contracting Officer, Ms. Ashley Decker, at ashley.decker.5@us.af.mil, and the Contract Specialist, Ms. Christopher Perry, at christopher.perry.50@us.af.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Christopher Perry
    christopher.perry.50@us.af.mil
    Ashley Decker
    ashley.decker.5@us.af.mil
    Files
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    PRPS PWS - v1.7_20241204.pdf
    The Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines requirements for the Purchase Request Process System (PRPS) from the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC). The main goal is to provide system capability support, maintenance, and modification for PRPS, which facilitates procurement processes for weapon system spare parts and services. The document emphasizes the adoption of Agile management and DevSecOps principles, ensuring continuous integration and delivery while maintaining operational standards. Key responsibilities include system monitoring, resolving deficiencies, conducting software development, and ensuring user training. Contractors are expected to produce two major and ten minor releases annually, with continuous updates based on government-defined product backlogs. Requirements for help desk support, database administration, and cybersecurity measures are also highlighted. Furthermore, the document details engineering requirements for system architecture and configuration management, requiring compliance with Air Force and DoD guidelines. The emphasis is on transparency, documentation, collaboration, and adherence to the Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) standards. Overall, this PWS serves to enhance the PRPS’s functionality and responsiveness, aligning with the Air Force’s modernization efforts in procurement processes.
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