Inactive 8(a) Set-Aside (FAR 19.8)

THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE IS FOR ELIGIBLE SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (SBA) 8a PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS ONLY. Introduction: Pursuant to FAR 10, this notice is posted as part of market research to deter... THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE IS FOR ELIGIBLE SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (SBA) 8a PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS ONLY. Introduction: Pursuant to FAR 10, this notice is posted as part of market research to determine if sources capable of satisfying the agency's requirements exist. The proposed acquisition is set-aside for SBA 8a business concerns only, hence the Govermnet is seeking sources within the SBA 8a Program only. Response to this notice is entirely voluntary on the part of the vendors, and at NO COST to the Government. This is not a request for proposal/quote but is posted purely for planning purposes. Responses obtain do not guarantee that a formal solicitation will be issued nor a contract awarded from the sources sought notice. Background: The Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) maintains the Defense MilPay Office (DMO) system, which supports the military pay process. The DMO system is a Government-Off-the-Shelf (GOTS) suite of end-user applications designed to improve Department of Defense (DoD) military pay personnel capability to enter and access pay-related data and other information. The DMO system is a repository of applications assessable from a single sign-on. These applications include: Web Master Military Pay Account (WebMMPA), Transaction Reporting Module (Web DMO), MILPAYSAM, Business Intelligence reporting module (DMO-BI) and Worksheets. The DMO system is the input system of record and feedback interface for Defense Joint Military Pay System (DJMS) and supports both Active and Reserve Components of the Army, Navy and Air Force at DFAS Central Sites and military installations worldwide. Hardware and Software Environment: The DMO system is composed of several interrelated web-based applications. Each application has a distinct function as described below: • Transaction Reporting Module (Web DMO) -Web DMO is the data entry application used for creating cycles and inputting transactions into those cycles. This application also provides reports, queries, and other analytical tools to authorized pay personnel. • Web MMPA - Web MMPA provides read only access to historical information concerning a specific service member's pay information, including querying, transaction results, pay products, management information, customer service tools, audit trails, expanded edits and pre-filled screens for error rate reduction. The Web MMPA has a comprehensive on-line user manual in support of pay transaction processing and maintaining military pay accounts. • DMO-BI - DMO-BI is a Cognos Analytics software based Business Intelligence reporting tool that is used as the Military Pay primary reporting engine on all Military Pay transaction processing. It has a dedicated reporting database containing historical and current Military Pay information. • MILPAYSAM - MILPAYSAM is security database and graphical user interface that allows the DMO system security administrators to access the DMO system. Access to each DMO application is provided by CAC authentication with single sign-on capability. • User Administration Facility - The User Administration Facility is an application that manages teams and provides information about Web DMO users and organizations. • Central Transaction Repository (CTR) - The CTR captures all transactions processed in DJMS that are returned to the DMO system. • Each of the web applications is hosted on a web server located at DISA DECC-Mechanicsburg. The web applications utilize several DB2 databases, a structured query language (SQL) Server Database, and an Oracle Database. There is a set of three lightweight directory access protocol (LDAP) servers dedicated for the DMO system. There is also one continuity of operations (COOP) web server located at a separate DISA site. The web, LDAP, and SQL servers are Windows virtual machines. The DB2 databases are on a zLinux mainframe. Overall the DMO resources reside at DECC Mechanicsburg. The users access the website home page DFAS MilPay Repository (DMR) at https://dmoapps.csd.disa.mil/milpayrepository, which is published in all user guide information. Communication Environment: The DMO communications requirements will be supported on DISA's unclassified worldwide TCP/IP network (NIPERNET). Objective: If a contract is awarded in connection with this notice, the objective of the contract will be to obtain technical and engineering services to maintain the DMO system. In accordance with the Performance Work Statement(PWS), the contractor shall provide the following non-personal services: • Software design • Software development and test • Database design and test • Database administration • Problem/performance analysis • Data transformation and test • Assistance in the implementation and sustainment of a web-based environment • Coordination of technical requirements with the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) • Technical assistance to programmers • Consulting services on matters relating to application programming, database design and application engineering • Field Support to customers worldwide (technical and operational) Scope: The contractor shall provide support for the DMO repository of applications. In carrying out such efforts, the contractor shall resolve coding and database problems using C#, HTML, Cognos tools, JavaScript, XML, .net, DB2/SQL, JQuery, ASP.net, UNIX Scripts, PL/SQL, Oracle development suite and JavaScript. The contractor shall also be responsible for database administration. The contractor shall be available to provide technical support to field users worldwide to include Army, Navy (Shore and Afloat), Air Force, and deployed units. The contractor shall ensure that the DMO system remains in a steady state of audit readiness through testing, validation, and controls. Contractor support may also include gathering system data and providing it to the services (Army, Navy, and Air Force) in support of the Integrated Pay and Personnel Systems (IPPS). The contractor shall adhere to the software development lifecycle (SDLC) following the waterfall and agile methodologies as appropriate. ATTENTION INTERESTED VENDORS: Should a contract be awarded in connection with this sources sought notice, it is anticipated the period of performance will comprise one (1) base plus four (4) option years. The North American Industry Classification System Codes (NAICS) code for this effort is 541511, Custom Computer Programming Services. The SBA size standards is $27.5M. Interested vendors should submit their capabilities statement in regards to the aforementioned project background, objectives and scope. Additionally, include the following information: 1. Company Name, Address, Point of Contact, CAGE and DUNS 2. Brief description of company services including any anticipated teaming arrangements (ensure to delineate work to be accomplished by each partner) 3. Brief description of similar services offered to the Government and/or commercial customers. Any proprietary information must be clearly identified as such. Reponses to this notice should be limited to three (3) pages of paper size 8.5 X 11 in Microsoft WORD or Adobe Acrobat file type, sent directly to Mr. Jude Osudoh at jude.i.osudoh.civ@mail.mil no later than 5PM (EST) on May 10, 2019. NOTE: It is the responsibility of the interested vendor to monitor this site for any future notices or solicitation in connection with this sources sought notice.