The Army is seeking to modernize its software systems, and this is your chance to become a key partner in their digital transformation. The Department of the Army’s new Multiple Award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for Modern Software Development offers an opportunity to deliver cutting-edge software solutions to support Army operations. With a projected value of $10 billion over 10 years, this contract is a game changer for IT contractors focused on modern software development and digital enablement.
What You Need to Know:
- Solicitation Date: October 2024 (Estimated)
- Industry Day: October 2024 (according to the latest update)
- Contract Value: $10 billion
- Number of Expected Awards: 20
- Contract Type: IDIQ with Task Orders issued for Software Enablement Efforts
- Performance Duration: 10 years
This IDIQ vehicle is designed to provide custom software solutions, modernization, integration, and hosting for Army systems, with a strong emphasis on modern development methodologies like Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD), DevSecOps, Agile, and Lean principles.
Why This Matters:
Software drives Army systems that are vital to national security—from weapons and intelligence to business systems and training programs. With adversaries constantly evolving, the Army needs resilient, rapidly deployable software to stay ahead. By awarding 20 contracts under this IDIQ, the Army is opening the door for IT contractors to help lead the charge in creating modern, secure, and agile software solutions.
The Army’s Requirements:
As part of this IDIQ, you will have the opportunity to:
- Develop custom software solutions
- Enable Software as a Service (SaaS)
- Modernize hosting and software security
- Implement CI/CD pathways to streamline deployment
This contract will cover everything from software development to cybersecurity and infrastructure modernization. There’s no incumbent for this work, which means a level playing field for all qualified bidders.
Key Dates & Next Steps:
- Industry Day: Expected in October 2024—get firsthand insights from Army leadership on how you can position your firm for success.
- Solicitation: Expected to be released in October 2024 with an award estimated in early 2025.
How OST Global Solutions Can Help You Secure This Contract
At OST Global Solutions, we understand the intricacies of bidding on large-scale government contracts like Army’s software development IDIQ. With $10 billion on the table, you can’t afford to miss this opportunity. The Army’s digital transformation is well underway—let’s ensure your business is part of it.
OST Global Solutions is a professional business development consulting firm. We have experience supporting large, strategic bids like the Army’s New Modern Software Development Multiple Award IDIQ. We can provide capture and proposal teams to develop a complete, winning proposal, or we can provide consultants on a case-by-case basis to fill gaps on your business development team. Our services related to this opportunity consist of capture management, proposal management, proposal writing, graphics support, editing, desktop publishing, and cost volume development.
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