4 System Unisys Migration RFI_ v1.docx

DEFENSE FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING SERVICE

Request for Information (RFI) 4 System Unisys Migration

(GAFS-BL, CPAIS, HQARS, UPVM)

A. PURPOSE

DFAS is currently seeking input from industry pertaining to the capability to “lift and shift” four systems from Unisys OS2200 mainframe platform to Linux platform. DFAS is seeking capability statements from potential sources and seeking industry engagement to determine the availability of and level of interest in providing this support. This market research is part of DFAS acquisition planning efforts and may help inform development of a potential future requirement.

B. General This requirement seeks IT service support for a “lift and shift” of four systems from a Unisys OS2200 mainframe platform running COBOL 74 to an alternate Linux platform hosted in the DISA Linux Virtual or Linux On Premise environment running COBOL 74. The requirement includes data migration to relational database for each of the four systems.

See attached Attachment 1: Draft PWS

C. RFI QUESTIONS

1. What experience do you have with completing a “lift and shift” migration from a Unisys OS2200 mainframe running COBOL 74 to a Linux Virtual or Linux On Premise platform running COBOL 74?

2. Please describe your approach to planning and executing a “lift and shift” migration from a Unisys OS2200 mainframe to a Linux platform.

3. Please describe what steps will be taken to assess the readiness of applications and workloads for migration.

4. Please provide a high level/detailed timeline for the migration of the 4 systems listed in section 1.2 (Systems to Migrate) of the PWS.

5. How do you ensure that applications and workloads function correctly after the migration?

6. Please provide past experience on projects that you have rehosted that are similar in size to the 4 systems listed in section 1.2 (Systems to Migrate) of the PWS.

7. How do you ensure data security and compliance during the migration process?

8. Please describe your security plan for upgrades, patches, vulnerability assessments, and addressing/correcting vulnerabilities.

9. Please describe your testing procedures for ensuring that applications and workloads function correctly after the migration.

10. Please provide the size and Labor Category composition of the team that would be involved in the migration project.

11. Please provide an estimate of the labor hours and labor category composition required to migrate the lines of code detailed for each system in section 1.2 (Systems to Migrate) of the PWS.

12. What is your complete pricing structure for a “lift and shift” migration?

13. What post migration support services do you offer?

D. RESPONSES

In addition to a capabilities statement, DFAS requests input from interested sources to the questions in Section C. Responses to this RFI need not address all items listed in the questions above. All replies from industry are helpful. Responses shall be e-mailed as either an Adobe PDF or Microsoft Word attachment and should include a cover letter with the institution name, points of contact (address, phone number, and e-mail). DFAS may establish a dialog with entities who respond if needed to gain a better understanding of their responses.

All qualified and experienced sources including small businesses, 8(a) small businesses, service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, HUBZone small businesses, and Women-owned small businesses are encouraged to respond to this Notice.

Responses should detail the magnitude of your entity’s experience in the above referenced subject matter area. Interested sources should submit their response via email to danielle.l.head.civ@mail.mil by 07/08/2024. Sources should include their business address, point of contact, cage code, duns number and small business status (for example, HUBZone or Service Disabled Veteran Owned).

E. DISCLAIMER

This is a request for information for market research purposes only. It is not a Request for Proposal, a Request for Quotation, an Invitation for Bids, a solicitation, or an obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any products or services. No entitlement to payment of direct or indirect cost or charges to the Government will arise as a result of a contractor submission of responses to this announcement or the Government’s use of such information.

In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. Neither unsolicited proposals nor any other kind of offers will be considered in response to this RFI. Responses to this notice are not offers and will not be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked Proprietary will be handled accordingly. Responses to the RFI will not be returned.

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