Description
The objective of this requirement is to provide solution definition, software development, testing, integration, production support, and expertise for the Integrated Defense Enterprise Acquisition System (IDEAS) and the Data Integration Layer. This includes providing support and expertise for DoD Business Enterprise Architecture, Telecommunications Contracting, System Integrations, Data Warehousing, transactions occurring between systems, user training, governance documentation, data migration support, and reporting capabilities to the IDEAS Government Acquisition System built on the Appian Platform. Key responsibilities include managing the IDEAS code baseline, software development support, and application maintenance. The contractor will be required to provide a Small Business Participation Plan and a Subcontracting Plan.
• The contractor must be an active partner of the Appian Acquisition Accreditation Partner Program or Appian Corporation.
• The contractor must provide a technical/management approach, including a demonstration of their approach to achieve full operational capability and application development and system maintenance support.
• The contractor must provide a price proposal, including a price narrative and a price summary spreadsheet.
• The contractor must comply with Section 508 Accessibility Standards and provide a plan for maximizing the utilization of small businesses.
• The contractor must provide information on their past performance in the utilization of small businesses.
• The contractor must provide a plan for removing barriers to entry for small businesses, including sponsoring at least two facility site clearances for small businesses during the first year of performance.