Knowledge Management Best Practices and Benchmarking Database membership
ID: 3003043Type: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING SERVICE (DFAS)DEFENSE FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING SVCCOLUMBUS, OH, 432131152, USA

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Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services (541611)

PSC

SUPPORT- ADMINISTRATIVE: INFORMATION RETRIEVAL (R612)

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https://sam.gov/opp/58fa9beea0084af7870a16616dc3676a/view
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    The Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) of the Department of Defense is seeking a membership in a Knowledge Management Best Practices and Benchmarking Database to enhance its operational effectiveness. This membership aims to support DFAS's mission of financial excellence by providing access to a research library with industry-related case studies, advisory support, training opportunities, and an online membership directory. The contract will cover a one-year period from May 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026, with options for renewal, and interested vendors are encouraged to submit a comprehensive list of membership benefits to Brent Lehrke at brent.l.lehrke.civ@mail.mil by the specified deadline for market research purposes.

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    Brent Lehrke
    (614) 701-2168
    brent.l.lehrke.civ@mail.mil
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    The Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) seeks to enhance its operational effectiveness through a membership in a Knowledge Management Best Practices and Benchmarking Database. The purpose is to support DFAS's mission of financial excellence and strengthen its strategic priorities, which include improving customer partnerships and modernizing its business environment. Key deliverables include access to a research library featuring industry-related case studies, advisory support, training opportunities, and an online membership directory. The contract covers a one-year period from May 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026, with options for renewal. The contractor will invoice for the full membership cost upon contract award, and all work conducted will be proprietary to DFAS, safeguarding sensitive information. This initiative underscores the DFAS commitment to continuous improvement and employee development through knowledge sharing and certification opportunities.
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