United States Air Force Awards $62M Contract for Its Item Master Logistics Capability Initiative
This contract enables One Network and its partner, Alion Science and Technology Corporation, to support the Air Force Material Command’s logistics initiatives and provides for commercial off-the-shelf software licenses and related technical support services.
One Network to Help USAF Configure and Model New Master Data Management Business Processes to Support Its Portfolio of Logistics Initiatives
One Network Enterprises, a global provider of multi-party business networks for autonomous supply chain management, has announced that it has been awarded a $61.9 million contract from the United States Air Force (USAF) for its Item Master Logistics Capability Initiative (IMLCI).
The Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract enables One Network and its partner, Alion Science and Technology Corporation, to support the Air Force Material Command’s logistics initiatives.
The award is the result of a competitive acquisition process by the USAF.
The contract provides for commercial off-the-shelf software licenses and related technical support services.
Work will be performed at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, and is expected to be completed in September 2025.
The first objective for the new project will establish a full Item Master Catalog and Parts Provisioning capability across the USAF, and enable Item of Supply access (such as a National Stock Number (NSN)) in a modern global network platform.
Since 2008, One Network Enterprises has supported mission-critical capabilities for multiple agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense, including the U.S. Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and current work with the USAF, in conjunction with their teams and allies all over the world.
“We are proud to be selected by the USAF for this important work in further improving mission readiness and supporting the warfighter,” said David Stephens, Executive Vice President and General Manager of Government Programs, One Network Enterprises.
“Both One Network and Alion will be helping the USAF to configure and model new Master Data Management business processes to support their portfolio of logistics initiatives. The award extends One Network’s presence within the USAF and across the Department of Defense, and as our multi-party federated Master Data Management capabilities are deployed for the USAF, it strengthens our ability to provide even more value to our customers in the future.”
Master Data Management That Drives Business Value
Most executives are completely oblivious to the data issues that are eroding the value of their organizations. Fragmented and inconsistent data negatively affects cross-sell/up-sell, delays time to market, creates supply chain inefficiencies, and weakens an organization’s overall market penetration.
To be effective, organizations need a set of core master data about customers, products, locations, vendors, and suppliers in order to formulate strategies that increase sales, decrease risk, and improve profitability.
Yet today most organizations lack quality data in these areas due to the fact that it is spread across disparate systems and business units, exists in different formats, or cannot be used in a standard way to collaborate and manage exceptions with their supply network trading partners. The bottom line is that today’s organizations don’t know which data records to trust.
Our Approach to Master Data Management
At the core of One Network’s platform, and embedded in every solution, is a Master Data Management (MDM) technology that has been designed specifically to address the issues of visibility, reliability, and trust that so many organizations face.
More than just a technology platform, MDM with One Network is a combination of technologies and information governance practices designed to confirm the integrity and accuracy of data across the supply network, as well as to provide all trading partners with a “Single Version of the Truth” to better answer important business questions. This enables teams and trading partners to optimize their decision-making in unison.
About One Network Enterprises
One Network is the intelligent business platform for autonomous supply chain management. Powered by NEO, One Network’s machine learning and intelligent agent technology, this multi-party digital platform delivers rapid results at a fraction of the cost of legacy solutions. The platform includes modular, adaptable industry solutions for multi-party business that help companies lower costs, improve service levels, and run more efficiently, with less waste. One Network offers a PaaS solution and developer tools that allow organizations to design, build, and run multi-party applications. Leading global organizations have joined One Network, helping to transform industries like Retail, Food Service, Consumer Goods, Automotive, Healthcare, Public Sector, Defense, and Logistics.
About Alion Science and Technology Corporation
Solving some of our nation’s most complex national security challenges, Alion works side-by-side with our Defense and Intelligence communities as we design and deliver advanced engineering solutions to meet current and future demands. We go beyond the superficial and dive deep into the root of the engineering complexities and bring innovation to reality. With global industry expertise in Big Data, Analytics, and Cyber Security; Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning; Live, Virtual, and Constructive Training; Electronic Warfare and C5ISR; and Rapid Prototyping and Manufacturing, Alion delivers mission success where and when it matters most.
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