P07 Area of Interest - CDM - 3.20.26.pdf

Washington Headquarters Services

Acquisition Directorate Commercial Solutions Opening

Area of Interest (AOI) for

Case Development Modernization (CDM)

Project Number WHSCSO26AOI02 Commercial Solutions Opening HQ0034259WHSCSO AOI Title Case Development Modernization (CDM) DoW Program Office Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA)

Issued by Washington Headquarters Services / Acquisition Directorate

(WHS/AD)

Instructions See the current version of HQ0034259WHSCSO, Section II CSO Procedure b. Phase 1 – Solution Brief

White Papers Due 4:00 PM (ET) on April 2, 2026

Contracting Point of Contact Mary Beth McFann, Agreements Specialist, Mary.b.mcfann.civ@mail.mil

Technical Point of Contact Bianca Bostic, bianca.d.bostic.civ@mail.mil

Background:

The Defense Security Assistance Management System (DSAMS) is a mission essential system for the Security Cooperation (SC) community that provides military departments (MILDEPs) and Defense Agencies with the functionality necessary to develop and implement all unclassified Security Assistance (SA) cases, from the point of the customer's request for material/services through the establishment of the legal terms/conditions, initial pricing, payment schedules, and production of the Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) document, and ending with confirmation that initial funding and obligation authority is in the place to proceed with case execution.

DSAMS provides additional functionality for foreign military sales (FMS) Training and Grant Training, commonly referred to as the training module. This provides the capability to fully execute cases involving foreign military training (as opposed to weapon systems or spare parts) for the military departments (MILDEP). Originally created nearly three (3) decades ago, it remains the information technology (IT) backbone of foreign military sales.

The President's executive order EO 14268 'Reforming Foreign Defense Sales to Improve Speed and Accountability' calls on Department of War (DoW) to modernize the entire case life cycle process to reduce time to delivery of materials and to increase transparency within the process; such that stakeholders in Security Cooperation enterprise can have improved delivery experience.

Additionally, the Case Launcher product prototype is currently under development. This prototype includes capabilities such as initializing a case, creating, editing, and tasking case lines, reviewing and entering case data and a Single Tracking System prototype for tracking foreign military sales efforts throughout the Case Lifecyle per EO 14268. A modernized Case Development Life Cycle is critical to achieving the goals outlined in the executive order.

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DoW Problem Statement:

The Information Management & Technology (IM&T) case development modernization (CDM) requires the development of a modernized Case Lifecycle system to address critical challenges and evolving mission needs within the Security Cooperation enterprise. The modernization aims to streamline the FMS case development process, enhance transparency, reduce delivery timelines, and ensure compliance with cybersecurity, accessibility, and Zero Trust standards.

As of now, no single Task Management or Document Repository system exists. The CDM initiative includes task management and document repository capability requirements that support the overall Case Lifecycle to streamline task management and have the capability for case life cycle document repository. It should integrate seamlessly with the CDM system for efficient data exchange and reporting.

By leveraging modem technologies, architectures, and methodologies, CDM will deliver a unified, scalable, and efficient platform that supports the entire Case Lifecycle while ensuring interoperability with other systems across the DoW.

Key objectives to achieve include:

1.) Replace legacy functions and features by modernizing applications to reduce technical debt and application variance resulting in improved scalability, data transparency and efficiency.

2.) Develop a modern system to adhere with cybersecurity, accessibility and data protection compliance requirements like Zero Trust, 508, FISCAM Audit and other applicable STIGs.

3.) Implement applicable case lifecycle improvements identified as part of CPIB recommendations and other executive orders.

Desired Solution Attributes:

The software development for Case Development Modernization should be anchored in SAFe Agile framework and DevSecOps methodologies. The program will decompose requirements into epics, capabilities, and user stories, ensuring that development teams can deliver working software at a rapid cadence aligning with SAFe Agile methodology. Automated testing, continuous integration, and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines will be central to this framework, enabling quick iterations and reducing certification and Authorization to Operate (ATO) delays. By aligning with modern software practices, Case Development Modernization (CDM) will ensure that value is delivered early and continuously throughout the lifecycle. CDM delivery includes, but is not limited to, the following activities and responsibilities:

Identification and definition of case development product requirements (e.g. lightweight capability definitions, user-stories) based on both technical documentation and User-Feedback obtained through Human Centered Design and Agile processes.

Assistance in the prioritization and planning of software work items within DSCA Product Service Delivery Framework, as part of managing one or more software backlogs.

Development of Solutions Architectures which utilize emerging and/or disruptive technologies (e.g. Artificial Intelligence (AI))

Developing web-applications, APIs, and other software consistent with concurrently developed emergent architectures.

Developing software documentation Developing and implementing an improved, modern data architecture while maintaining interim compatibility with a to-be-retired database Developing continuous integration and continuous delivery DSCA (CI/CD) pipelines, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and automated tests for software systems

Development of an automated means to generate CI/CD artifacts, culminating as a Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) or “body of evidence” used in the pursuit of an Authorization to Operate (ATO)

Collaboration with the DSCA Software community of practice (i.e. Routine collaboration, best-practice and new technology identification)

Support to Case Development Product/Program Managers and Owners as required

Special Considerations:

• The work under this requirement will be performed at both Contractor and Government

Facilities (within and outside of the National Capital Region as defined in 10 USC § 2674).

• Foreign participation will be considered for subcontractors, or as an awardee as part of a teaming arrangement. Countries of Concern will be excluded from participation.

Eligibility:

Requirements for participation include being able to deliver the technical attributes and capabilities described in the Area of Interest along with satisfying at least one of the conditions for eligibility outlined in the CSO HQ0034259WHSCSO Section I.e. Eligibility.

Procedures:

Any award resulting from this AOI shall be in accordance with the Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) procedures detailed in HQ0034259WHSCSO which can be found at the link, https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/d544a99f367148acbcd9e7186c20c35d/view. The instructions in the CSO, and any additional instruction as specified in this AOI posting, must be followed. Acceptance of a solution not submitted in accordance with the instructions is at the sole discretion of the WHS/AD Agreements Officer. The Government intends to conduct this AOI in up to three phases as detailed in the CSO. Phase II and/or Phase III may be initiated and negotiated upon successful completion of Phase I.

Questions:

Questions should be sent to the Agreements and Technical Points of Contact on page 1 no later than 4:00 PM (ET) on March 25, 2026. Please be advised that submitted questions and answers may be posted to SAM.gov.

Response:

White Papers submitted in response to this AOI shall be submitted to the Agreements and Technical Points of Contact on page 1 by no later than 4:00 PM (ET) on April 2, 2026. The Government may extend the response date by amending this AOI. Companies are responsible for monitoring SAM.gov for any amendments to this AOI.

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