Soldier For Life Network

This is to announce a soliciation will be released on or about 1 Sep 2023.  Provided below and within the attached SOO is additional information.  However, the final version of the information will be provided in solicitation upon its release and announcement.

This requirement is to create and provide support services for a web-based communications platform for the voluntary enrollment of: (1) Retired Soldiers (2) Army Veterans and (3) Soldiers from all three Army components that have not retired. Soldiers transitioning to civilian status and the Retired Reserve as well as retiring active service Soldiers will be invited to join the platform in order to remain in contact with the Army after their service is completed. The platform will (1) disseminate selected Department of the Army and Department of Defense (DOD) information and policies of interest to Army Veterans, (2) encourage collaboration between Army Veterans and the Department of the Army in order to accomplish Army goals and missions, (3) facilitate networking between Soldiers and Army Veterans, particularly during transition/retirement planning, and (4) encourage Soldiers and Army Veterans to understand and promote the Soldier for Life mindset.

This requirement encourages transitioning Soldiers and Army Veterans to remain Soldiers for Life who continue to actively support the Army’s goals and objectives. The web-based service must be able to support the maximum relevant population which the
Army estimates at 8,000,000 users. Normal operational capability must be available on a continuous basis - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.