Request for Information: HHS AI Power User Advanced Models and Features Pilot
Key Dates
Due Date
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Posted Date
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Agency & Value
Agency
OMAS STRATEGIC BUYING CENTER - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Contract Value
Not provided
Codes & Classification
Solicitation Number
7571TE26Q00036_RFI
NAICS
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Classification Code
DA01
Additional Details
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The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through its Office of Mission Acquisition Solutions (OMAS) Strategic Buying Center for Information Technology, has issued a Request for Information (RFI) titled "HHS AI Power User Advanced Models and Features Pilot." This notice, classified as a Sources Sought, is part of HHS’s ongoing market research to explore advanced artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities and features that could support the agency’s mission objectives.
The primary purpose of this RFI is to solicit feedback from qualified industry participants and public stakeholders regarding the attached draft Statement of Objectives (SOO). HHS is seeking insights that will inform the potential development of a future solicitation for AI solutions, with a particular focus on advanced models and features that can scale from pilot deployments to enterprise-wide implementations. The agency is especially interested in approaches that maintain commercial parity, robust governance, security, and operational effectiveness as solutions scale.
Key areas where HHS is requesting input include:
- Strategies for scalability that enable seamless growth from pilot to enterprise-level deployments while ensuring security and operational integrity.
- Recommendations on contract structures, including clarity around Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs), option structures, quantity expansion, enterprise licensing, and transition strategies that could inform future Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs), Enterprise License Agreements (ELAs), or similar acquisition vehicles.
- Identification of any assumptions, requirements, or constraints in the draft SOO that might inadvertently limit innovation, competition, or deployment flexibility.
- Suggestions for alternative approaches that could achieve the stated objectives more effectively, efficiently, securely, or economically.
In addition to technical and strategic feedback, HHS requests that interested organizations provide a company profile (including UEI, business name and address, points of contact, business size, and socio-economic status), a brief statement of capabilities, information on existing governmentwide contract vehicles under which these services could be procured, non-binding pricing information, suggested NAICS codes, realistic solicitation response times, and any special terms or conditions relevant to this effort. Respondents are not required to address every item to participate.
This RFI is for informational and planning purposes only; it does not constitute a solicitation or a commitment by HHS to issue a solicitation in the future. The agency emphasizes that responses will help determine the appropriate acquisition strategy, including the potential for set-asides, though no set-aside is currently specified. Respondents are cautioned not to include sensitive or proprietary information, as submissions may be used for further market research and acquisition planning.
The place of performance for any future requirement is Maryland, United States. The procurement is classified under Product Service Code DA01 (IT and Telecom - Business Application/Application Development Support Services and Strategy and Architecture). There are no set-aside requirements specified at this stage.
The contracting entity is the OMAS Strategic Buying Center - Information Technology, a federal office within HHS, specifically under the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Financial Resources (ASFR). The primary point of contact for this notice is Renee Jones-Chuang, who can be reached at [email protected].
Interested parties should note that telephone inquiries will not be accepted, and the government does not anticipate providing individual feedback or evaluations of submissions. The RFI remains active, with responses due by October 6, 2026.
For further details and to access the draft SOO, interested contractors should refer to the official posting on SAM.gov at https://sam.gov/opp/40beb728cdeb4fe7b8631b45b530e275/view.
This opportunity is particularly relevant for contractors with advanced AI capabilities, experience in scalable enterprise deployments, and familiarity with federal acquisition vehicles and requirements. Contractors are encouraged to review the draft SOO and provide comprehensive feedback to help shape the future direction of HHS’s AI initiatives.