Notice ID: W15P7T-25-R-IaaS
Program Executive Officer for Command, Control, Communications-Network (PEO C3N) Project Manager Mission Command (PM MC), Product Manager Tactical Mission Command (PdM TMC) is requesting interested sources to provide information in the form of a white paper which describes an approach to providing Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), as outlined in this Request for Information (RFI). Information shall be submitted electronically and shall not exceed ten (10) pages for all items associated with this RFI.
Request for Information
PdM TMC is soliciting industry input on new and innovative approaches for contracting for, provisioning, maintaining, and updating the computing resources/environments needed to support unit Mission Command in all possible operational environments, including home station operations, exercises, experiments, training center rotations, and overseas operational deployments in denied, degraded, intermittent, and low-bandwidth (DDIL) environments. Additionally, capacity must be available for testing, materiel release approval (IAW AR 770-3), continuity of operations, overcoming hardware failures, and support of multiple information domains during coalition operations.
Industry solutions may either supplement or replace our current way of doing business. Solutions that require alteration to Army Regulations or Policies will be considered but must identify specific changes. Solutions that require alteration to DoD Regulations, Federal Regulations or Statutory law will not be considered. The ideal IaaS offering will provide reliable, on-demand access to virtualized computing resources, to facilitate cost-effective and efficient operations. Solutions should facilitate seamless unit transitions from home station to deployed environment/exercise and return. We aim to enhance our ability to deploy, manage, and scale these mission-critical applications and services rapidly while maintaining a secure and compliant environment. The solution should support various workloads, including development, testing, large scale combat operations, and disaster recovery/ Continuity of Operations (COOP).
PdM TMC is requesting interested sources to provide information in the form of a white paper which demonstrates the capability to meet the requirements described within this RFI. Information shall be submitted electronically and shall not exceed ten (10) pages for all items associated with the RFI response
Problem Statement
The Army’s current acquisition and fielding processes for commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) hardware lack the responsiveness and flexibility required to keep pace with rapidly evolving user mission requirements and technological advancements. The rigid procedures across several Army regulations and policies fail to adapt to the dynamic nature of modern warfare and technological innovation, resulting in a significant mismatch between the Army’s operational needs and the capabilities of the systems it deploys. The current processes often lead to the procurement of outdated equipment that is approaching obsolescence before it reaches the end-user, wasting resources and potentially compromising mission effectiveness. Consequently, there is an urgent need to develop a more agile and adaptive acquisition, fielding and sustainment process that can quickly respond to mission requirements and technological improvements, ensuring that the Army remains at the forefront of military capability and operational readiness.
Description of Need
PdM TMC provides software and computing capabilities to support Command and Control in Army operational units (brigade and higher) and associated schoolhouses and training centers. The software is a mix of customized Command and Control software, Government Off the Shelf (GOTS) software, and commercially licensed enterprise software, including virtualization infrastructure. PdM TMC also provides computing capabilities – CPU, memory, and storage – to support operations in DDIL environments. PdM TMC is challenged by time consuming and restrictive Army processes that severely impede our ability to provide the most up-to-date computing capabilities to our customers and to be responsive to changing demands. PdM TMC needs a solution to provide not only initial deployment of computing capabilities but an ongoing sustainment and refresh of those capabilities.
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