1. Introduction Microsoft Project Online, supporting a large user base and significant schedule volume
for key program and portfolio schedules, is scheduled to retire on or around Spring 2027.
These schedules support program visibility and data-driven decision support.
This AOI seeks innovative commercial solutions to replace and enhance these capabilities, while
supporting standardization across participating organizations.
2. Problem Statement
Loss of integrated real-time dashboards and visualization
Multiple enterprise instances supporting a large user base and significant schedule volume
Current processes are distributed across multiple environments with varying levels of integration
Transition approach should support continuity of operations
Required Features:
Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling
Enterprise calendars and custom fields
Gantt chart views
Robust permissions and security controls
Comprehensive reporting capabilities
Resource loading and management
Desired Features:
Third-party connectors
Migration assistance tools/services
Integration with common enterprise collaboration, development, and analytics platforms
Cloud-based dashboards
Project Portfolio Management (PPM) functionality
Resource Breakdown Structure (RBS)
Integrated risk management
What-if scenario planning
Stretch Features:
Advanced analytics and automation capabilities (optional)
Schedule health analytics
Schedule risk assessment tools
Support for higher security environments, as applicable