Vendor-Specific Supply Chain Risk Information Licenses
ID: F4FFBJ4339A001_V2Type: Solicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8604 AFLCMC PZIWRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH, 45433-7228, USA

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Software Publishers (513210)

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IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION SOFTWARE (PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) (7A21)
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is soliciting proposals for four licenses of Vendor-Specific Supply Chain Risk Information Software to enhance risk identification and management within its supply chain operations. The software must provide comprehensive data on organizations, including financial health assessments, operational risks, and corporate hierarchies, ensuring informed decision-making in compliance with federal regulations. Proposals are due by 3:00 PM EST on April 28, 2025, and must be submitted via email to the primary contacts, Meredith Setterfield and Lisa Belew, at their respective email addresses. The anticipated award date for this contract is May 5, 2025.

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    The government file outlines a Request for Proposal (RFP) for four licenses of Vendor-Specific Supply Chain Risk Information Software aimed at collecting detailed data about organizations. The key requirements of the software include access to company backgrounds, addresses, employee counts, founding years, stock exchange information, primary industry classifications, details on key professionals, business partnerships, financial health reports, credit assessments, current and pending investors, and a corporate hierarchy. The software must effectively evaluate a company’s operational, solvency, and liquidity risks to assess its financial health. Furthermore, the government retains rights to all data acquired through this procurement, allowing for modifications and distribution at its discretion. This document serves as an essential component for ensuring informed decision-making regarding supply chain risks in compliance with federal oversight and regulation.
    The document concerns the agency's plans for vetting companies/vendors, specifying a target of approximately 2,000 entities annually. The required vetting process ensures due diligence in identifying the correct companies, branches, divisions, or subsidiaries as per program customer requests. The breakdown indicates that 70% of these entities are publicly traded, while 30% are privately held. Additionally, there is an inquiry regarding the need for continuous monitoring of these entities over a Base +2 period, indicating an emphasis on ongoing compliance and oversight in the vetting process. This information is relevant in the context of federal and state RFPs and grants, conveying the agency's commitment to thorough evaluation and monitoring of vendors to maintain integrity and accountability in government operations.
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