The Washington Headquarters Services (WHS) is seeking information on potential sources to provide support services for the Defense Security Cooperation Agency’s (DSCA) Golden Sentry Inventory Reporting (GSIR) End Use Monitoring (EUM) Scanner Project. This Sources Sought Notice aims to identify qualified vendors to enhance GSIR applications, provide customer support, conduct program analysis, and ensure integration of systems. It is strictly an informational announcement and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment for contracts.
The Golden Sentry program helps maintain accountability for defense articles sold internationally, ensuring compliance with U.S. export control laws. The agency aims to improve inventory reporting accuracy and security through a combination of commercial software and database management to track defense articles at the serial number level. Vendors interested in supplying services must demonstrate relevant experience, technical capabilities, and compliance with security clearances. Responses are limited to 15 pages and are due by February 3, 2025, submitted via email. Proprietary information should not be included, as all submitted materials become government property. This notice encapsulates the government’s strategic intent to enhance its EUM processes and engage with capable contractors for future RFPs.
The document outlines a Performance Work Statement (PWS) for a contract supporting the Defense Security Cooperation Agency's Golden Sentry Inventory Reporting (GSIR) End-Use Monitoring (EUM) Scanner Project. This is a non-personal services contract focused on programmatic and IT activities, managing the transfer of defense articles per U.S. laws. The contractor will be responsible for providing personnel, equipment, and services necessary to enhance GSIR applications and support compliance, while ensuring the security of sensitive data. The contract has a base year from April 2025 to April 2026, followed by two option years and potential extensions.
Key objectives include improving inventory reporting efficiency, providing customer support, conducting program analysis, and ensuring integration with existing systems. The contractor must maintain a quality control program, adhere to safety regulations, and ensure personnel possess appropriate security clearances. Deliverables include monthly status reports, training materials, and a backlog report for program enhancements. The document emphasizes the importance of safeguarding government property and following established security protocols, as well as ensuring proper documentation and reporting to maintain regulatory compliance, ultimately aiming to bolster U.S. defense export accountability.