D--RFI for HRD AI Tools and Automations
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Interior (DOI), specifically the Interior Business Center (IBC) – Human Resources Directorate (HRD), has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to gather industry capabilities for AI tools and automations. This RFI seeks solutions to support a mainframe-centric, payroll-focused, and PII-regulated environment, serving over 300,000 employees across multiple agencies. Responses are due by April 17, 2026.
Scope of Interest
HRD is exploring AI solutions to enhance various critical functions, including:
- Automated Testing: Script, unit, regression, load, and performance testing.
- Batch Processing & JCL Scripting: Automation of mainframe batch operations.
- Database Management: Configuration, capacity planning, security, forecasting, patching, migrations, and integrity.
- Payroll Operations: Calculations, retroactive processing, W-2, ACA, annual adjustments, and file generation.
- Code & Infrastructure Analysis: Mainframe assessment, call-routine mapping, bug identification, historical analysis, and Large Language Model (LLM) scanning.
- Content Generation: Automated creation of system documentation, training materials, and analytical reports.
- Customer Service Automation: Ticket creation, routing, self-service tools, and guidance for legal/payroll inquiries.
Solutions must ensure cross-platform integration with Federal partners (e.g., OPM, IRS), operate in a non-multi-tenant environment, comply with FedRAMP controls and Section 508 requirements, and offer robust governance, auditability, scalability, and flexible deployment options.
Contract & Timeline
This is an RFI for planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment to award a contract. The government will not pay for information submitted, nor will it accept unsolicited proposals. Responding to this RFI does not affect future participation in any potential solicitations.
- Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Request for Information)
- Product Service Code: DA10 (Support Services, SaaS/Subscription for Application Development)
- Questions Due: March 17, 2026, 3:00 PM EST
- Responses Due: April 17, 2026, 5:00 PM EST
- Published Date: February 11, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
Interested vendors should submit:
- Corporate Information (using the provided template).
- Narrative capability statements (maximum 7 pages) addressing the business requirements.
- A Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) in Section 3. Submissions must be sent electronically via email. Proprietary information should be clearly marked. The government will not notify respondents of results or return submittals.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This RFI has no set-aside designation. Vendors are requested to indicate their business category (e.g., Large Business, Small Business, SDB, WOSB, EDWOSB, HUBZone, VOSB, SDVOSB) in their response.
Additional Notes
This RFI aims to inform future procurement strategies. One-on-one sessions with interested parties may be conducted in mid-2026.