Digital Engineering Library and Reference Tools
Type: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEMISSILE DEFENSE AGENCY (MDA)MISSILE DEFENSE AGENCY (MDA)HUNTSVILLE, AL, 35898, USA

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Professional Organizations (813920)

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IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION/APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SOFTWARE AS A SERVICE (DA10)
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    The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) is conducting market research for a comprehensive digital engineering library that includes access to IEEE standards and various research and training tools. The objective is to identify alternate sources capable of providing this specialized service, which is crucial for MDA's engineering activities, offering resources such as guides, Standard Operating Procedures, Military Standards, and online educational courses relevant to aerospace, robotics, and other technical fields. The digital library must support up to 12,000 users with extensive search capabilities for a wide range of engineering documents, and responses to the Request for Information (RFI) are due by 18 March 2025. Interested vendors should submit their capability statements to the primary contact, April Paul, at april.paul@mda.mil, or the secondary contact, Brandi Lisenbee, at brandi.l.lisenbee.civ@mda.mil.

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    The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) is seeking industry input for a digital engineering library that includes access to IEEE standards and various research and training tools. This Request for Information (RFI) aims to explore market capabilities for providing this specialized service, with the intention of potentially awarding a contract to IEEE if no alternatives are found. The digital library is crucial for MDA's engineering activities, offering resources such as guides, Standard Operating Procedures, Military Standards, and online educational courses relevant to aerospace, robotics, and other technical fields. The library must be accessible for up to 12,000 users and provide comprehensive search capabilities for a broad range of engineering documents. Interested vendors are invited to respond with capability statements by 18 March 2025. The document includes submission guidelines, contact information for the contracting office, and emphasizes that responses will not incur government costs. The overall goal is to secure tools that enhance the workforce’s knowledge and compliance with industry standards for the MDA's missions.
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