TRANSCOM Reference Data Management (TRDM)

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To establish and maintain the Transportation Command (TRANSCOM) Reference Data Management (TRDM) system as a trusted and authoritative source of enterprise reference data for USTRANSCOM, its users, and interconnection partners. The program prioritizes Data Governance, Data Security, Modernization, and Zero Trust initiatives.

The contractor will provide technical operation, maintenance, and distribution of the TRDM system and its data. Key tasks include:

• Requirement analysis

• Data collection and management

• Interface and architecture validation

• Data distribution

• Software development lifecycle implementation, planning, and documentation

• Contract Management (program management, reporting, reviews, transition processes)

• User Access & Operations Support (website maintenance, user access, help desk, DoD security compliance)

• System Service Management (incident management, configuration, changes, releases, knowledge management, CCB support)

• System Operations Management (monitoring, data exchange, capacity management, IAVM program, database administration)

• Data Management and Sharing (data pipelines, data quality, metadata, data lifecycle, architecture documentation)

• Cybersecurity (incident reporting, secure development, workforce qualifications, RMF adherence)

• Personnel Security: Contractor personnel must be U.S. citizens with a final Secret security clearance.

• Cybersecurity: Support RMF Authorization to Operate (ATO), comply with DoD/USTRANSCOM/Federal policies, participate in Annual Security Reviews (ASR), execute IAVM program, perform code scans, remediate critical/high findings, and maintain POA&Ms.

• Secure Development: Adhere to secure coding practices, enforce role-based access, conduct annual failover/recovery exercises.

• Incident Reporting: Report cyber incidents within 72 hours and deliver a detailed report within 72 hours of resolution.

• General Reporting: Deliver weekly/monthly reports, create/maintain management plans, and provide materials for quarterly reviews.

• Transition Period: September 1, 2026 – September 30, 2026

• Base Period: October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027

• Four One-Year Option Periods: Through September 30, 2028, 2029, 2030, and 2031.

• Personnel must possess a minimum of a final Secret security clearance.

• Personnel performing cyberspace work must be qualified according to the DoD Cyber Workforce Framework (DCWF), with most positions designated as IT Privileged Users.

• Required certifications include AWS (Practitioner, Developer, Solutions Architect, Data Engineer), SecurityX, CISM, CISSP, and PostgreSQL database certifications.

• Deliverables include regular reports (WAR, MSR, MMR), management plans (Contract, Transition-In/Out, Failover, CM), quarterly review materials, security artifacts (POA&M, Cyber-Incident Reports), and ODC purchase requests.

Request for Information (RFI)

This RFI is for informational and planning purposes only, issued by the United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) for the TRANSCOM Reference Data Management (TRDM) program. The government is conducting market research to inform acquisition strategy and decision-making for a follow-on contract. This is NOT a Request for Proposal (RFP) and no contract will be awarded from this RFI. Responses will not impact future evaluation of proposals.

The government is seeking information on industry capabilities for the technical operation, maintenance, and distribution of the TRDM system, including modernization and optimization. Key areas of interest include:

• Stewardship of transportation and logistics-related reference data.

• Modernization of Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) systems into containerized, cloud-native solutions.

• Implementation of Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines.

• Advancement of data management practices towards a decentralized data mesh framework.

• Design and management of domain-oriented data products.

• Compliance with Risk Management Framework (RMF) requirements.

• Commercially available solutions for transitioning TRDM to a modern data mesh architecture.

• The current contract expires on September 30, 2026.

• A follow-on contract award is anticipated in August 2026.

• Anticipated Period of Performance includes a Transition Period (Sept 2026), Base Period (Oct 2026 - Sept 2027), and four Option Periods extending to September 2031.

• The incumbent contract is a Firm Fixed Price and T&M (Travel/ODC) with a Small Business Set-Aside strategy under ITES-3S.

• Responses are due by 10:00 CT on May 4, 2026, via email to the POCs listed.

• Responses should be detailed but limited to two pages per technical question (Section 3.3).

• A white paper (max two pages) is requested for Baseline Requirements and Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO).

• Corporate Experience details are requested but excluded from page limitations.

• The government is seeking information on commerciality, including industry standards, contract types, pricing structures, and evaluation criteria.

• The anticipated NAICS code is 541519, Other Computer Related Services, with a size standard of $34,000,000.00.

• The CO anticipates setting this requirement aside for small business participation.

• Respondents are requested to confirm their small business size and identify applicable socio-economic categories (HUBZone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, etc.).

• Proprietary information should be appropriately marked; confidential information should not be submitted.

• USTRANSCOM will not be responsible for any costs incurred by interested parties responding to this RFI.

• Primary place of performance is on-site at Scott AFB, IL. Alternate place of performance is possible for contingency situations.

• The RFI references an attached document: "1-TRDM CONDENSED PWS".