DRAFT RFP*** Integrated Defense Enterprise Acquisition System (IDEAS) Tier 2/Tier 3 Support

**DRAFT REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL**

The objective of this requirement is to provide solution definition, software development, testing, integration, production support, and expertise for 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 (e.g., import/export, scripting) and reporting capabilities to the IDEAS Government Acquistion System built on the Appian Platform. 

IDEAS software development support shall include all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), including concept development, planning, requirements definition and analysis, systems design and development, coding and testing, deployment, implementation, integration, troubleshooting, security posture, documentation, and software application maintenance necessary to sustain and/or modify the system baseline. Responsibilities include managing the IDEAS’ code baseline as it interacts with users, the hosted environment, and external systems. The IDEAS baseline may change because of changes to Laws, Regulations and Policies (LRPs), End to End architectures (e.g., P2P), Operational Activities (OAs), contracting processes, user preference, latent defects, change requests, security requirements, or to accommodate new releases of the COTS products used by the system (e.g., Appian BPM, Red Hat Linux, Web Logic, Apache, etc.) or expansion of the types of business processes supported by IDEAS.

**INSTRUCTIONS**

This is NOT a solicitation.  Proposals are NOT requested, and the Government is NOT accepting proposals at this time. This DRAFT RFP and its attachments are posted for industry review and are subject to change prior to their official release. The purpose of the release of these draft documents is to facilitate an improved understanding of the Government requirements and to obtain industry feedback. 

Communications with anyone other than the Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist are prohibited. Those contractors interested in proposing as a prime contractor or teaming with a prime contractor on this effort and desiring to provide value added feedback on the draft RFP must submit written questions regarding the draft documents using the Excel document provided, “Attachment 8, DRAFT Questions and Answer". Please provide suggested edits and comments utilizing Attachment 8.

When submitting questions/comments/concerns please do not include an overview of your company/business, please do not restate how your company/business can complete the task differently or better. Please submit only questions/comments to help the Government enhance the DRAFT RFP documents posted.

PLEASE NOTE: The Government reserves the right to issue the full RFP at any time in the future.  Currently they are expecting to release the RFP around July 25, 2025. 

The Government welcomes comments/questions on any sections or documents of the DRAFT RFP. 

The Government will only be seeking proposals from Appian Corportion or Active Appian Acquisition Accredited Partners.  Please see the attached redacted Justification and Approval for further details.