ALCOAST 164/25 - APR 2025 DECK PLATE DEVELOPERS - HRIT HACKATHON PROBLEM STATEMENT SOLICITATION

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FM COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC
TO ALCOAST
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ALCOAST 164/25
SSIC 5224
SUBJ: DECK PLATE DEVELOPERS - HRIT HACKATHON PROBLEM STATEMENT
SOLICITATION
1. On behalf of the Talent Management Transformation Program
Integration Office (TMX-PIO), this ALCOAST advertises the Deck Plate
Developers - Human Resources Information Technology (HRIT) Hackathon
and solicits problem statements highlighting key challenges in HRIT.
2. The Coast Guard Deck Plate Development initiative aims to empower
the end-user community to develop target applications, or µApps
("micro-apps"), using existing Low Code Application Platforms (LCAP)
and other readily available technologies, such as Microsoft Power
Platform/SharePoint, which is found on Pixel Dashboard. These µApps
can increase the productivity of individuals, teams and commands to
better carry out their duties and achieve mission success without
lengthy software development timelines and expensive contracts.
3. Problem submission: Clear problem statements are crucial for
driving targeted improvements and fostering innovation in HR
technology. You can help by providing detailed, data-backed issues
you've encountered or ideas you've envisioned. By 30 April 2025,
submit your problem statements to drive improvements and accelerate
progress in enhancing HRIT systems: CG_Ideas@Work - by IdeaScale |
HRIT Hackathon Problem Statement Solicitation. Up to three problems
will be selected for the Hackathon.
4. Hackathon: Problem set details will be advertised via
CG_Ideas@Work and the Deck Plate Developers Microsoft Teams site and
Coast Guard Deck Plate Developers will use Microsoft Power Platform
and SharePoint to develop µApps and submit solutions to one of the
proposed problem sets. Submissions may include a link to the
product, screenshots, or a video describing the solution.
Applications should be submitted via the CG_Ideas@Work platform.
5. Hackathon submissions shall describe the solution to the selected
challenge related to µApps and capture how they positively impact
the Service. This portion of the challenge will tentatively open on
9 May 2025 and close on 7 July 2025. The best solutions will be
selected by a panel of experts and presented to Senior Leaders for
prospective sponsorship or implementation within the Coast Guard.
Formal recognition will also be provided.
6. 2025 HRIT Hackathon Problem Statement Solicitation challenge can
be found at:
(Copy and Paste URL Below into Browser)

https://cg-ideasatwork.ideascalegov.com/c/cg-ideasatwork/campaigns
/1425/about

You can also access CG_Ideas@Work through the Coast Guard Innovation
link on the Pixel Dashboard.
7. All Coast Guard active duty, reserve, civilian, and auxiliary
personnel are eligible to participate in problem submission and the
Hackathon. Team and individual submissions are welcome.
8. CG_Ideas@Work is CAC-enabled and permits account registration
using uscg.mil or USCG associated email addresses.
9. Direct questions to TMX staffers CAPT Vincent J. Skwarek at:
vincent.j.skwarek@uscg.mil or Ms. Lindsay Abbott at:
lindsay.r.abbott@uscg.mil.
10. RADM Chad L. Jacoby, Assistant Commandant for Acquisition
(CG-9), sends.
11. Internet release is authorized.