Presolicitaion Notice - A-S - DAHT ***T&E BPA Holders ONLY***

This Statement of Objectives (SOO) outlines a contract for human-centered design (HCD) and comprehensive testing services for the Department of War's (DoW) "Acquisition Analytics Program." The program aims to digitize acquisition processes, modernize workflows, and integrate AI-based systems to improve decision-making and warfighting capabilities. The current system relies on outdated data systems, hindering analysis and strategic alignment. This initiative, mandated by several Executive Orders and the Secretary of War's Acquisition Transformation Strategy, seeks to establish strategic product management with a goal of a 40% increase in user adoption of digitized data products within 12 months. It also aims to design modernized acquisition workstreams to achieve a 30% average reduction in cycle time for redesigned workflows within six months. Finally, it will provide comprehensive test and evaluation services for new digital systems, AI capabilities, and redesigned workflows to ensure operational effectiveness and user acceptance. The contract includes specific deliverables such as program management reports, product strategy roadmaps, workflow design packages, and various test reports.

The Department of the Army, Army Contracting Command – Rock Island (ACC-RI), has issued a Presolicitation Notice for a Test and Evaluation (T&E) effort titled "Digitizing Acquisition with Human-machine Teaming and Testing." This notice is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute an RFP. The requiring activity is Acquisition and Sustainment (A-S). Interested parties are requested to review the provided Draft Performance Work Statement (PWS), prepare questions regarding its content, and describe their firm's capabilities in achieving the mission objectives. Questions and submissions must be in writing and sent to Contracting Officer Brian Schou and Contract Specialist Brooke Cabor by Noon Central Time on Wednesday, December 3, 2025.

The Department of Warfare (DoW) seeks human-centered design and testing services for its “Yellow” Digitizing Acquisition Initiative. The project aims to modernize antiquated acquisition data systems and workflows, transitioning from compliance-focused legacy systems to an agile, data-driven approach. Key objectives include product management, workstream/workflow design, and comprehensive testing of digital and AI-based systems to enhance capability delivery. The initiative supports presidential executive orders and the SECWAR Acquisition Transformation Plan. The scope encompasses mapping and delivering capabilities, then evaluating their effectiveness to provide high-performance, interoperable systems for informed decision-making. Performance objectives emphasize maintainability, innovative solutions, modularity, data quality, and enhanced analytics. Deliverables include project roadmaps, test plans, user models, system architectures, and a white paper on future acquisition strategies. Operating constraints mandate utilizing DoW software, considering evolving defense acquisition guidance, and requiring CUI-eligible personnel.