COBOL Database Modernization
ID: SPOCIOType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENTOFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENTOPM DC CENTRAL OFFICE CONTRACTINGWASHINGTON, DC, 20415, USA

NAICS

Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/10bd6d805c8e4ac49d40550aa5e05feb/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Dec 31, 2024, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Jan 2, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Jan 13, 2025, 3:00 PM UTC
Description

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is seeking IT vendor services for the modernization of its retirement benefits and financial systems, specifically targeting applications written in legacy programming languages such as COBOL on the IBM Mainframe. The initiative aims to transition these outdated systems to modern programming languages like Java, Python, and C#, while also migrating applications to the Microsoft Azure Cloud, thereby enhancing efficiency and service delivery in managing federal retirement benefits. Interested vendors are invited to respond to a Request for Information (RFI) by submitting their details using the provided template by January 13, 2025, at 10:00 am EST to Michelle Yates at Michelle.Yates@opm.gov. This RFI serves as a precursor to a potential Request for Proposal (RFP) and does not guarantee contract awards, emphasizing the importance of vendor insights for the strategic planning of this modernization project.

Point(s) of Contact
Michelle Yates
(202) 880-0786
Michelle.Yates@opm.gov
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Draft_Retirement Services COBOL-Database Modernization_PWS -12192024.pdf
Jan 2, 2025, 5:04 PM UTC
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has issued a Performance Work Statement (PWS) for the modernization of its Retirement Services legacy code and database systems. The objective is to transition from outdated IBM Mainframe systems, primarily using programming languages like COBOL and NATURAL, to modern programming languages such as Java, Python, and C#, while re-hosting applications on the Microsoft Azure Cloud. The project involves assessing the current system architecture, refactoring legacy applications, migrating databases, and implementing enhanced cybersecurity measures. Vendors will provide Agile project management, code conversion utilizing artificial intelligence, and integration of modern application programming interfaces (APIs). The contract will be structured as a Time and Materials agreement, with a performance period starting October 1, 2025. Assessment of contractor performance will cover aspects such as code functionality, project delivery timelines, and adherence to testing protocols. Each phase will culminate in comprehensive training for operations and maintenance personnel, ensuring knowledge transfer and continued support for modernized systems. The initiative reflects a strategic effort to improve efficiency and service delivery in managing federal retirement benefits, indicating a significant investment in technology modernization within the government framework.
RFI Attachment 2 - RFI Response Template.xlsx
Jan 2, 2025, 5:04 PM UTC
The document is a Request for Information (RFI) regarding COBOL database modernization, aimed at gathering insights from vendors to inform strategic decisions. It includes a response template seeking various essential details from businesses, such as their name, contact information, size under relevant NAICS codes, socio-economic status, and GSA contract information. Key questions ask whether the vendor can meet performance objectives outlined in the draft Performance Work Statement (PWS), assess compliance with Section 508, and estimate subcontracting needs. Additionally, the RFI seeks feedback on the draft requirements and information about the lead time required for contract execution. Overall, this RFI serves as a precursor to a potential Request for Proposal (RFP), likely intended to evaluate market capabilities and gather pertinent data necessary for the modernization project.
RFI Contract Opportunities - COBOL Database Modernization.pdf
Jan 2, 2025, 5:04 PM UTC
The U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) regarding COBOL Database Modernization. This notice is intended for market research purposes and does not represent a formal solicitation for bids, proposals, or quotations. Interested parties are invited to respond using the provided Excel Spreadsheet template, submitting their information electronically by January 13, 2025, at 10:00 am EST to Contracting Officer Michelle Yates. The RFI aims to gather insights on potential platforms and sources for the database modernization effort, stressing that no contracts will be awarded based solely on responses to this RFI. Respondents are warned against including proprietary information, as all submissions will remain confidential and not returned. OPM disclaims responsibility for any costs incurred by respondents during this process, emphasizing that the issuance of this RFI does not guarantee further action or obligations from the government. The document includes attachments with a Draft Performance Work Statement and a Vendor Response Template for structure and ease of analysis.
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