Electronic Warehouse and Commodity Management Data (eWCMD)
ID: 12639519D0050Type: Special Notice
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AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICEMRPBS MINNEAPOLIS MNMINNEAPOLIS, MN, 55401, USA

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Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

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IT AND TELECOM - DATA CENTER SUPPORT SERVICES (LABOR) (DC01)

Set Aside

8(a) Sole Source (FAR 19.8) (8AN)
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    The Department of Agriculture, specifically the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, is seeking to extend the existing contract for the Electronic Warehouse and Commodity Management Data (eWCMD) project. This initiative aims to enhance the Warehouse Examination System by expanding its functionalities and replacing outdated systems, ensuring compliance with security requirements and industry standards, including accessibility for individuals with disabilities. The contract, which has been increased to a maximum value of $4.4 million, will support Agile development processes and is crucial for improving operational capabilities in USDA's agricultural marketing services. Interested parties can contact Jeremy A. Pouliot at jeremy.pouliot@usda.gov or by phone at 612-336-3204 for further details.

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    The purpose of the document is to outline the Statement of Work (SOW) for the Electronic Warehouse and Commodity Management Data (eWCMD) project under the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). This initiative focuses on enhancing the existing Warehouse Examination System, expanding its functionalities, and replacing legacy systems. The project will facilitate Agile development processes, ensuring iterative enhancements through user story workshops and continuous testing. Key components include system design, development, testing, and documentation, with specific emphasis on compliance with security requirements, data accessibility, and industry standards such as Section 508 for disability accessibility. The SOW details the roles of the contractor, the governance structure, project management responsibilities, and a series of performance metrics for tracking progress. It outlines the necessity for the contractor to engage in technology refreshment, ensuring the deployment of state-of-the-art systems throughout the contract duration. The overall goal is to introduce effective operational capabilities for commodity management, aimed at improving efficiencies in USDA's agricultural marketing services while adhering to regulatory guidelines and safeguarding sensitive information.
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