Sources Sought Notice - mobile application for cadet character and well-being mentoring
ID: W911SD249172024Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QM MICC-WEST POINTWEST POINT, NY, 10996-1514, USA

NAICS

Software Publishers (513210)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SOFTWARE (PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) (7A20)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/9a334d9206a047c98db7aaeb26975889/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the U.S. Army, is seeking qualified small businesses to develop a mobile application aimed at enhancing cadet character and well-being mentoring at the United States Military Academy (USMA). The application will facilitate communication and resource sharing between cadet mentees and their mentors, featuring capabilities such as goal-setting, progress tracking, and a chat function, while ensuring compatibility with both iOS and Android platforms. This initiative is part of a broader commitment to improve educational support systems and mentorship programs within military training environments. Interested small businesses must respond to the Sources Sought Notice by September 20, 2024, at 2 PM EST, providing relevant information to Leslie Duron at leslie.a.duron.civ@army.mil, including the Sources Sought Notice ID (W911SD249172024) in the email subject line.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Leslie Duron
    leslie.a.duron.civ@army.mil
    Files
    Title
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    PWS Requirement.pdf
    The proposal outlines the development of a mobile application for cadet character and well-being mentoring at the United States Military Academy (USMA). The app aims to facilitate communication and resource sharing between cadet mentees and their mentors while enabling goal-setting and progress tracking in character, well-being, and academics. Key features include a chat function, goal visibility for both mentors and program managers, resource accessibility for mentees, and tracking of in-person meetings. The application must be compatible with both IOS and Android platforms, easy to download, user-friendly, and require minimal registration effort. Additionally, it will be uniquely branded for USMA and restrict data access to authorized personnel only. This initiative aligns with government efforts to enhance educational support systems and cadet mentorship programs, reflecting a broader commitment to character development and well-being within military training environments.
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