Digital Engineering and Inclusion of Small Defense Contractors (Request for Information)
ID: HQ003425RFIDEMSType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEWASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICES (WHS)WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICESWASHINGTON, DC, 203011000, USA

NAICS

Engineering ServicesT (54133)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: ENGINEERING/TECHNICAL (R425)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/de882c2881f846ab8097fa7aad074616/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Washington Headquarters Services, is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) aimed at understanding the implementation of digital engineering among small defense contractors. This initiative, prompted by the House Armed Services Committee, seeks to gather data on the capabilities and challenges faced by these contractors in adopting the Department of Defense Instruction 5000.97, which outlines the strategic implementation of digital engineering across defense acquisition programs. The information collected will be used to prepare a briefing that addresses the current state of digital engineering among small contractors, the barriers they encounter, and potential collaborative initiatives with larger firms. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their responses by December 17, 2024, and can direct inquiries to Jimmie Toloumu at jimmie.j.toloumu.civ@mail.mil or Ashley Maddox at ashley.d.maddox.civ@mail.mil.

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    RFI_Digital Engineering and Inclusion of Small Defense Contractors.pdf
    The Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research & Engineering has issued a Request for Information (RFI) concerning the implementation of digital engineering among small defense contractors. This RFI, issued under the directive from the House Armed Services Committee, aims to gather data to support a forthcoming briefing on digital engineering's adoption and challenges specific to small contractors. Submissions will assist in identifying the capabilities small contractors currently possess, the difficulties they face in adopting the Department of Defense Instruction 5000.97, and the initiatives available to enhance collaboration with larger companies. Responses to the RFI should include company identification, an overview of digital engineering implementations, deployed capabilities, encountered barriers, and details on collaborative initiatives such as Mentor-Protégé Programs. The RFI emphasizes the Government's intent to use the information solely for assessment purposes, and responses will be unclassified and owned by the Government. The deadline for submissions is December 17, 2024, with specific formatting and content guidelines provided for respondents. The initiative reflects the government’s acknowledgment of the need for greater support for small defense contractors in the evolving digital landscape.
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