Request for Information Software as a Service 3.0
ID: FA8204-25-R-XXXXType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8204 AFNWC PZBAHILL AFB, UT, 84056-5837, USA

NAICS

Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION/APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SOFTWARE AS A SERVICE (DA10)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/cf63cb6a44e04baebde411510738c0b4/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center (AFNWC), is seeking industry input through a Request for Information (RFI) for a Software as a Service (SaaS) solution aimed at modernizing its software applications that support nuclear deterrence missions. The primary objective is to transition from legacy systems to a more efficient software architecture that leverages cloud computing, thereby enhancing operational capabilities, reducing procurement timelines, and improving system reliability. This initiative is critical for optimizing software procurement processes and ensuring compliance with security standards, ultimately supporting the AFNWC's mission more effectively. Interested parties can reach out to Hunter Adams at hunter.adams.5@us.af.mil or Raquel Zaelit at raquel.zaelit@us.af.mil for further details, with the expectation of timely responses to the outlined performance requirements as detailed in the attached Performance Work Statement.

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    SaaS PWS RFI.pdf
    The Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for Software as a Service (SaaS) related to the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center (AFNWC) Sentinel program. It aims to modernize software procurement and management to support nuclear deterrence while leveraging cloud computing. The document emphasizes the transition from legacy systems towards a more efficient software toolchain, with objectives including software license procurement, management, and migration. Key roles defined include Program Manager, Contracting Officer, and Contracting Officer Representative, who oversee project execution and contractor performance. The PWS details performance requirements, including key personnel roles, software toolchain management services, and compliance with security standards. Performance metrics include timely provision of software approval packages and the maintenance of licenses, with specific timelines for procurement and renewal reporting. The contractor must perform risk management, quality control, and ensure compliance with government security protocols, emphasizing the importance of maintaining the integrity of software tools. Overall, the PWS aims to streamline software operations, reduce costs, and improve support for AFNWC missions by optimizing software procurement processes and enhancing operational efficiencies.
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