Industry Day for FDA Contact Center Optimization

SOL #: FDA-RFI-2026-131159Special Notice

Overview

Buyer

Health And Human Services
Food And Drug Administration
Rockville, MD, 20841, United States

Place of Performance

Silver Spring, MD

NAICS

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PSC

No PSC code specified

Set Aside

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Timeline

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Posted
Feb 3, 2026
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Last Updated
Mar 11, 2026
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Action Date
Feb 24, 2026, 4:59 AM

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 U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is hosting an Industry Day on Monday, February 23, 2026, in Silver Spring, MD, for its Contact Center Optimization initiative. This event aims to inform industry partners about the FDA's objective to modernize its enterprise-wide customer engagement infrastructure through a comprehensive, tiered contact center solution integrated with an enterprise Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system. A draft Statement of Objectives (SOO) has been released for review, with questions due by COB February 19, 2026.

Purpose of Industry Day

This Industry Day is for planning and information-gathering purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. It provides potential vendors an opportunity to understand the project's objectives and ask clarifying questions. The agenda includes registration, welcome remarks, a project overview, objectives and goals, general Q&A, and vendor networking. The content from the Q&A sessions may be incorporated into a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document.

Draft Scope of Work (from SOO)

The FDA seeks to define, design, develop, implement, configure, integrate, train, operate, and maintain a unified Contact Center Optimization (CCO) solution. This will establish an enterprise-wide contact center capability across all FDA centers, offices, and programs, serving as a single point of entry for all agency inquiries, complaints, and service requests. Key elements include:

  • Three-tier service model: Tier 0 (Self-Service/Automated), Tier 1 (Consolidated Intake/Triage), and Tier 2/3 (AI-assisted classification and intelligent routing).
  • Enterprise CRM platform: For a 360-degree view of customer interactions across all channels.
  • Expansion: To all FDA contact centers, including the Employee Resource & Information Center (ERIC).
  • Performance Objectives: 24/7 availability, 99.95% system uptime, multilingual capabilities, and compliance with Agile development, SDLC, and FDA's EPLC methodology.

Anticipated Contract Details

  • Desired Period of Performance: Five years (August 3, 2026 - August 2, 2031), with a base period and four option periods.
  • Proposed Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.
  • Place of Performance: FDA facilities (White Oak Campus) and contractor facilities, with required attendance at meetings in the Washington D.C. area.
  • Special Requirements: Adherence to Section 508 accessibility standards, FISMA requirements, FDA security standards, and contractor personnel security clearances.

Industry Day Logistics

  • Date: Monday, February 23, 2026.
  • Location: FDA White Oak Campus, Silver Spring, MD.
  • RSVP Deadline: February 17, 2026, by emailing the listed government POCs.
  • Attendees: Maximum of two representatives per company/organization.
  • Dress Code: Business formal.
  • Visitor Information: Attendees must review attached FDA Visitor Information and Parking Map documents for access, identification, security, and parking procedures. Valid REAL ID-compliant identification is required.

Key Dates & Contacts

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Points of Contact

Lilibeth DeatoPRIMARY
Min Jie ZengSECONDARY

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