Sources_Sought_240912 - DHA Web.docx

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE

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The Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) is seeking sources for Web and Mobile Services Development and Sustainment

CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS:

DISA/Defense Information Technology Contracting Organization (DITCO) 2300 East Drive

BLDG 3600

Scott AFB, IL 62225

INTRODUCTION:

This is a SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE to determine the availability and technical capability of small businesses (including the following subsets: Small Disadvantaged Businesses, Certified 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, HUBZone Small Businesses and Woman-Owned Small Businesses) to provide the required products and/or services.

The Defense Health Agency (DHA) requires web and mobile application development and management support to the Military Health System as identified within the scope of the attached PWS.

The anticipated Period of Performance is July 2025-September 2029

The anticipated Place of Performance is Government furnished spaces in Falls Church, VA; San Antonio, TX; Aurora, CO; and Tacoma, WA

DISCLAIMER:

THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS NOTICE. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS NOTICE. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.

CONTRACT/PROGRAM BACKGROUND: N/A

REQUIRED CAPABILITIES:

1) The websites managed by the Web and Mobile Technology (WMT) Program Management Office (PMO) serve a wide and diverse user base, ranging from the general public to government personnel with specialized access requirements. As such, the scope of these websites is broad, acquiring not only secure functionality but also the ability to accommodate a variety of user needs efficiently and effectively. The breadth of content and user needs requires a robust, scalable, and secure approach to web development.

Describe and provide an example of your company’s experience and capabilities in developing and sustaining both public facing websites and sites that require restricted access, such as those with Common Access Card (CAC) authentication. Include any experience in integrating CAC authentication for secure user access to web applications. Outline any relevant public or restricted-access web development projects you have completed. Include details on your role in design, development, security measures, user experience, and sustainment.

2) Our mobile applications serve a broad and critical audience, including more than 9.6 million active-duty personnel, military retirees and their families, support staff and healthcare providers. The scope of these applications is extensive, and they must meet stringent security and accessibility standards while providing robust, reliable functionality across platforms. These apps are essential to the delivering services and information to a diverse and often geographically dispersed user base.

Describe and provide an example of your company’s experience and capabilities in developing native applications for both iOS and Android platforms, as well as progressive web applications. Include any experience in integrating CAC authentication for secure user access to mobile applications. In addition to general mobile app development experience, we would like you to describe any work your company has done developing and deploying mobile apps for use on government devices. Please provide specific examples that highlight your ability to meet the unique security and functionality requirements for mobile applications in a government environment, including adherence to government regulation and policies

3) The WMT PMO’s Mobile Enterprise Platform requires secure scalable and efficient services to support a wide range of users.

Describe and provide an example of your company’s experience in automating the deployment of containerized micro services using continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines. Additionally, please describe your experience and expertise in web services, Application Program Interfaces (APIs). blockchain wallets, serverless functions and containerization. Includes specific examples of projects where you've successfully implemented these technologies particularly in automating and streamlining deployment.

4) The WMT PMO is interested in forward-thinking, scalable solutions that enhance the effectiveness of our software development efforts.

Describe and provide an example of your company’s experience with artificial intelligence (AI) tools and large language models. Please describe your capabilities in these areas, including the integration of AI tools into the software development life cycle. We are particularly interested in examples where AI has been used to enhance software development processes, improve efficiency, and provide innovative solutions.

5) The WMT PMO is aiming to we aim to enhance collaboration, automate processes, and improve data insights across our organization, and needs to ensure that we maintain a robust and scalable platform for our users.

Describe and provide an example of your company’s experience in SharePoint development and sustainment (on-prem & SharePoint Online), including migration, training, and utilization of the Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, and Power BI). Please provide specific examples of projects that demonstrate your ability to deliver effective SharePoint and Power Platform solutions.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

· Desirable: DoD and DHA Experience: Prior experience working with the DoD, particularly in the healthcare sector, to ensure they understand the nuances of military healthcare requirements.

SOURCES SOUGHT:

The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 541511 (https://www.census.gov/naics/), with the corresponding size standard of $34.0M (https://www.sba.gov/document/support--table-size-standards).

In order to make a determination for a small business set-aside, two or more qualified and capable small businesses must submit responses that demonstrate their qualifications. Responses must demonstrate the company’s ability to perform in accordance with FAR clause 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting.

To assist DISA in determining the level of participation by small business in any subsequent procurement that may result from this Sources Sought Notice, provide information regarding any plans to use joint ventures (JVs) or partnering. Please outline the company's areas of expertise and those of any proposed JV/partner who combined can meet the specific requirements contained in this notice.

SUBMISSION DETAILS:

Responses should include:

1) Business name and address;

2) Name of company representative and their business title;

3) Small Business Socio-economic status (if small);

4) CAGE Code;

5) Prime contract vehicles; to include ENCORE III, SETI, NIH CIO-SP3, NASA SEWP V, General Service Administration (GSA): OASIS, ALLIANT II, VETS II, STARS III, MAS (including applicable SIN(s), groups or pools), or any other Government Agency contract vehicle that allows for decentralized ordering. (This information is for market research only and businesses with a valid cage that lack prime contract vehicles are still encouraged to respond to this notice.)

Businesses who wish to respond must send a response via email NLT 4:00 PM Central Time (CT) on October 1, 2024 to Katie Couch-Oliver @ emily.k.couch-oliver.civ@mail.mil and Tali Schmelzer @ talitha.k.schmelzer.civ@mail.mil. Interested businesses should submit a brief capabilities statement package addressing the specific questions above (no more than five pages) demonstrating the ability to perform the services listed under Required Capabilities.

Proprietary information and trade secrets, if any, must be clearly marked on all materials. All information received that is marked Proprietary will be handled accordingly. All submissions become Government property and will not be returned. All government and contractor personnel reviewing submitted responses will have signed non-disclosure agreements and understand their responsibility for proper use and protection from unauthorized disclosure of proprietary information as pursuant to 41 USC 423. The Government shall not be held liable for any damages incurred if proprietary information is not properly identified.

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