Platform One Sources Sought/Call to Industry
ID: FA83073P1PKType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8307 AFLCMC HNCK C3INSAN ANTONIO, TX, 78243-7007, USA

NAICS

Other Computer Related Services (541519)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION/APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT SERVICES (LABOR) (DA01)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/55c819a6613b4683b9c10ff57591fafa/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking information from qualified vendors through a Sources Sought notice for cybersecurity services to support Platform One, the military's software delivery engine. The procurement aims to identify vendors capable of providing a comprehensive range of cybersecurity services, including logging and monitoring, cyber defense, digital forensics, incident response, and vulnerability management, with a focus on enhancing security assessments and remediation strategies. This initiative is crucial for ensuring the secure delivery of software solutions within the military domain, leveraging the Platform One Solutions Marketplace (P1SM) as the contracting vehicle. Interested vendors must submit their qualifications or video submissions by April 30, 2025, and can direct inquiries to Capt Gonzalo Diago or MSgt John Barron via their provided email addresses.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Gonzalo Diago
    gonzalo.diago.1@us.af.mil
    John Barron
    john.barron.3@us.af.mil
    Files
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    P1SM Criteria.pdf
    The file outlines the evaluation criteria for the Platform One Solutions Marketplace RFPs, focusing on submissions that address specific technological or service-related problems within the Department of Defense (DoD). It emphasizes a structured assessment based on various factors, including the clarity of the problem statement (10% weight), the comprehensive nature of the proposed solution, its scientific basis, and its alignment with the DoD's strategic focus areas (35% weight). Additional criteria evaluate the impact of the solution on operational effectiveness, scale of impact within the DoD (15% weight), and differentiation in enhancing capabilities (25% weight). Proposals must also address alternative technical approaches and define a clear business model for revenue generation (10% weight), alongside a quality pitch that communicates the innovation's potential impact (5% weight). The document establishes a scoring system ranging from "Unsatisfactory" to "Superior" across various categories, prompting vendors to present well-supported and innovative proposals while highlighting their solution's feasibility and market viability. This framework aims to facilitate informed decision-making regarding government contracts and grants aligning with defense priorities.
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