Request for Information: HHS AI Power User Advanced Models and Features Pilot
Contact and place of performance
Renee Jones-Chuang
MD 20876
USA
The Department of Human Services (HHS), Office of Mission Acquisition Solutions (OMAS) requests feedback from qualified industry and public stakeholders as part of its ongoing market research into artificial intelligence (AI) uses and features. This draft SOO is informed by HHS market research on advanced AI provider capabilities and by public Federal policy references. The final solicitation, if issued, may include...
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Interested parties are not required to submit all requested feedback to respond to this notice.
Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and the Government does not anticipate providing feedback or evaluations to companies regarding their submissions. Interested parties may submit questions regarding the requirement; however, the Government does not anticipate providing feedback or responses to questions. All questions may be used to inform market research.
Disclaimer and Important Notes.
This is a request for information (RFI) only, and no solicitation is available at this time. This RFI is for informational and planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a solicitation, an obligation or commitment by HHS. Your responses to the information requested will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition method, including whether a set-aside is possible. HHS/OMAS does not intend to pay for the preparation of any information submitted.
The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. Thus, respondents should not include any sensitive or proprietary information in their submissions. No basis for claims against HHS may arise as a result of a response to this notice or HHS’s use of such information as either part of HHS' evaluation process or in developing specifications for any subsequent requirement.
Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted.
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office of the Assistant Secretary for Financial Resources (ASFR), issued this Sources Sought notice to conduct market research for the HHS AI Power User Advanced Models and Features Pilot. The agency seeks industry feedback on a draft Statement of Objectives (SOO) to refine requirements for artificial intelligence uses and features. Key areas of interest include scalability approaches for transitioning from pilot to enterprise-wide deployment, recommended contract and licensing structures, and identification of any elements that might limit innovation or competition. This effort is categorized under PSC DA01 for IT and telecom business application and application development support services, and no set-aside has been designated at this stage.
Interested parties are requested to provide company profiles, capability statements, and information regarding existing government-wide acquisition vehicles. HHS is also seeking non-binding pricing information, such as commercial price lists or rough orders of magnitude, and feedback on suggested NAICS codes. Responses must be submitted by June 10, 2026, to the designated point of contact, Renee Jones-Chuang, for the place of performance in Maryland. The notice includes five attachments, including a draft SOO and information from the HHS Office of Acquisitions and the Office of the Chief Information Officer.
The information gathered through solicitation number 7571TE26Q00036_RFI will assist the government in determining appropriate acquisition methods and developing specifications for potential future requirements. HHS is particularly focused on maintaining commercial parity, security, and operational effectiveness while exploring enterprise licensing and transition strategies for future Blanket Purchase Agreements or Enterprise License Agreements. This inquiry is for informational and planning purposes only and does not constitute a formal solicitation or a commitment to award a contract.
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