REQUEST FOR INFORMATION FOR DEFENSE ENTERPRISE ACCOUNTING MANAGEMENT SYTEM (DEAMS) AGILE SYSTEM INTEGRATION (DASI)
ID: DEAMS-FY25-001Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Other Computer Related Services (541519)

PSC

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/08e27e4c21c548e08ae184c8b3a8e265/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking information regarding the Defense Enterprise Accounting Management System (DEAMS) Agile System Integration (DASI). The objective of this procurement is to identify qualified vendors who can provide development, operations, support, cybersecurity, training, and sustainment activities for the DEAMS Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, utilizing SAFe 6.0 methodologies in a cloud environment as it transitions to a Software as a Service (SaaS) model. This initiative is crucial for enhancing financial management capabilities within the USAF and USTRANSCOM, ensuring audit readiness and compliance with relevant regulations from June 2026 to June 2031. Interested parties should contact Christopher DeLaet at Christopher.DeLaet.3@us.af.mil or Jennifer DeQuinzio at Jennifer.DeQuinzio@us.af.mil for further details, as the formal Request for Proposal (RFP) is anticipated to be released in the first quarter of FY26.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Christopher DeLaet
    Christopher.DeLaet.3@us.af.mil
    Jennifer DeQuinzio
    (937) 656-2239
    Jennifer.DeQuinzio@us.af.mil
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    RFI--DASI--SAM--7 Nov 2024.docx
    The Department of the Air Force is seeking information for the Defense Enterprise Accounting Management System (DEAMS) Agile System Integration (DASI). DEAMS, an ERP solution based on Oracle's e-Business Suite, aims to provide accurate financial management for the USAF and USTRANSCOM while ensuring audit readiness and compliance with relevant regulations. The initiative focuses on the continued development and support within a cloud-based Software as a Service (SaaS) model from June 2026 to June 2031, transitioning from the current contract. The Request for Information (RFI) invites interested companies to provide details such as their qualifications, experience with the Risk Management Framework, and proficiency in Agile methodologies and cybersecurity. The anticipated release date for the formal RFP is projected for the first quarter of FY26, with further information on the acquisition process to follow. This RFI underscores the Air Force's commitment to enhancing financial management through innovative technology solutions and robust vendor collaboration.
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