U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) Bid Protests #B-424134

DLA Solicitation for Oracle EBS R12.2 Modernization Support Services

This opportunity involves the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) seeking specialized support services for the modernization of Department of Defense (DOD) financial systems using Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) R12.2. - Government Buyer: - Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) - OEM Highlight: - Oracle is the primary platform referenced for all modernization activities - Products/Services Requested: - Modernization support services for DOD budget, finance, and accounting systems - Services specifically focused on the Oracle EBS R12.2 platform - Seven key personnel positions required, including: - Task Order Project Manager - Cybersecurity SME-Lead - Data Scientist - Operations Research Analyst - EDI/XML SME-Senior - Systems Engineer - Technical Infrastructure Architect - Strict requirements for key personnel: - 5 to 10 years of experience supporting DOD or Federal Oracle shared service providers on Oracle EBS R12.2 or higher - Specific expertise in EDI/XML and cybersecurity for senior roles - Notable Requirements: - Only contractors holding J6 Enterprise Technology Services (JETS) 2.0 IDIQ contracts are eligible - Evaluation criteria include price, key personnel qualifications, technical approach, past performance, and oral presentation - Experience requirements for key personnel were challenged as overly restrictive but upheld as necessary for mission success - Period of Performance: - 1-year base period with four option years (potential total of 5 years)

Description

The solicitation B-424134 issued by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) seeks quotations to support the modernization of the budget, finance, and accounting systems supporting Department of Defense (DOD) agencies. The procurement involves a 1-year base period with four option periods and evaluates factors including key personnel experience, technical approach, past performance, and oral presentation. The solicitation requires specific experience with Oracle EBS R12.2 platform for key personnel positions. The protest by Information Technology Strategies, Inc. challenging the experience requirements was denied in part and dismissed in part.

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