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General Finance & Accounting System Modernization (GAFS-M) RFI Questions and Answers

Vendor Questions & Comments CSD/GAFS-M SME Answers Please confirm whether any additional languages or technologies (such as Assembly, JCL, or others) are present in the GAFS application, along with their respective line counts.

Some of the estimated lines of code include Job Control Language (JCL) as is required to execute batch COBOL jobs. We also use several Unisys system utilities for the file system maintenance and performance monitoring. We are not using other languages in the application such as Assembly.

Clarification is requested as to whether the RFI should be treated as CUI in its current form, or if the designation applies only when the document is maintained within Government systems.

Vendor RFI responses do not need to be marked or submitted as CUI.

Is DFAS open to responses for Commercial off the Shelf (COTS) solutions as part of the market research?

Yes, DFAS is open to receiving RFI responses for COTS solutions.

Is there an incumbent contractor currently supporting the GAFS system or the underlying Unisys environment, and will that incumbent be required to provide transition assistance to the awarded vendor?

There is no incumbent.

If DFAS proceeds with a formal solicitation following this RFI, what are the anticipated milestone dates for solicitation release and contract award?

Milestones/period of performance dates have not been determined yet. We would like to solicit and award a contract as soon as possible.

Is there a mandated sunset date, contract expiration, or budget driver establishing the target completion timeframe for this modernization?

No

Will the vendor be expected to lead or support the RMF/ATO documentation package, or will that effort be managed separately by the government?

The contractor will be responsible for providing supporting artifacts. If using SaaS or hosting in the cloud environment the SaaS/software would need to be FedRAMP and DoW approved at the levels indicated within the RFI.

Does DFAS anticipate requiring post-migration sustainment support from the modernization vendor for a defined transition period?

No.

Can DFAS commit to limiting legacy system changes to emergency fixes once conversion is underway, and what level of SME availability can the program office commit for discovery workshops, parallel validation, and user acceptance testing?

Yes DFAS can commit to emergency fixes only during conversion.

What minimum parallel run period does DFAS anticipate between the legacy system and the modernized application prior to final cutover, and is that period defined by policy, audit requirement, or internal controls?

There is no minimum parallel run period before final cutover.