SOURCES SOUGHT
99 -- Request for Information (RFI) - PEO IEW&S Agile Software Development in a DevSecOps Environment
- Notice Date
- 11/16/2022 10:58:27 AM
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- Contracting Office
- W6DP PEO IEW&S ABERDEEN ABERDEEN PROVING GROU MD 21005-5001 USA
- ZIP Code
- 21005-5001
- Solicitation Number
- PEO_IEWS_RFI_AGILE_SOFTWARE_DEV
- Response Due
- 12/17/2022 8:59:00 PM
- Archive Date
- 12/18/2022
- Point of Contact
- For questions, please contact:
- E-Mail Address
-
usarmy.APG.peo-iews.mbx.information@mail.mil
(usarmy.APG.peo-iews.mbx.information@mail.mil)
- Description
- RFI Description: Program Executive Office Intelligence Electronic Warfare and Sensors (PEO IEW&S)�is seeking industry feedback on innovative contracting solutions for software (SW) development�utilizing commercial best practices including Stakeholder involvement, Agile Development (e.g.�Scaled Agile Framework), Development Security Operations (DevSecOps), and microservices�architecture. The Government is seeking industry feedback on contracting ideas such as: contracting�vehicles, type, duration, requirement documentation, and any other topics that may lead to�innovative solutions. At this time, there is no specific requirement or program attached to this�RFI. Please address the following in your RFI response: 1. Company information: a. Company Name: b. Address: c. Point of Contact: d. Phone Number: e. Email: f. CAGE code (if available): g. Is software development the primary focus of your company? h. Are you open to potential follow-up discussions with the Government: 2. Previous Experience: a. �Have you been awarded any contracts by the Government or been a subcontractor for a Government�effort for agile software development in a DevSecOps environment? How was the contract structured�and has it been effective in delivering innovative solutions to the Government? 3. Innovative Contracting: a. �Provide your opinion on the ideal contract type (e.g. firm-fixed price (FFP) or time and�materials (T&M)), duration, and structure for agile SW development. Include the reasoning for your�recommendation. b. �Does your company have a preference regarding a requirements documentation (e.g Performance�Work Statement (PWS), Statement of Work (SOW), or Statement of Objectives (SOO))? Is there a more�effective way for the Government to communicate its requirements for agile SW development with the�contracting community? c. Provide the Government any insight you have on innovative selection differentiators/criteria for�SW development. 4. Technical Factors: a. Are there specific areas of agile SW development that the Government should look to invest in or leverage? An example may be commercial tools found in SW pipelines. b. Regarding ownership of the SW development pipeline � should the Government or Contractor own the�SW development pipeline and provide your reasoning. c. �List technical certifications and/or standards the Government should require or emphasize in�its future solicitations and source selections for SW development. 5. �Provide any ideas, comments, or best practices your company has for future SW development that�has not already been discussed within this RFI. Response Point of Contact (POC): Send questions and responses to this RFI via email to: usarmy.apg.peo-iews.mbx.hq-contracts-planning@army.mil Primary: Steven Rothenberg, Procurement�Coordinator Secondary: Kimberly Nugent, Business Management Analyst THIS IS NOT A NOTICE OF RFP ISSUANCE. This request is issued for the purpose of gathering industry�ideas and feedback to assist in shaping future contracting strategies for SW development. Responses�to this request are voluntary and will not affect any contractor's ability to submit a proposal if,�or when, an RFP is released for a future effort. The requested information is for planning purposes�only and does NOT constitute a commitment, implied or otherwise, that a procurement action will be� issued. No entitlement to payment by the Government of direct or indirect costs or charges will arise as a�result of the submission of information in response to this request. Proprietary or classified information shall NOT be submitted. The Government shall not be liable for or suffer any consequential damages for any improperly�identified proprietary information. No award will be made as a result of this request. This request�is for informational purposes only to promote exchanges of information with industry in accordance�with FAR part 16.505. The Government will not pay for any information and/or materials received in�response to this request for information and is in no way obligated by the information received. �
- Web Link
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005, USA
- Zip Code: 21005
- Country: USA
- Zip Code: 21005
- Record
- SN06520203-F 20221118/221116230110 (samdaily.us)
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