Request for Information - 70SBUR26I00000010 -Digital Immigration Document Solution - Office of Intake and Document Production
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 U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Office of Intake and Document Production (OIDP), is conducting market research through a Request for Information (RFI) for a Digital Immigration Document Solution. This initiative seeks industry capabilities and innovative approaches to issue Secure Digital Credentials that will serve as digital analogues to existing physical immigration credentials. This RFI is for planning purposes only and will not result in a contract award. Responses are due April 6, 2026.
Scope of Interest
USCIS is exploring solutions for a comprehensive digital immigration document ecosystem. Key areas of interest include:
- Ecosystem Design & Operations: Capabilities for designing, developing, deploying, and operating the entire digital credential ecosystem.
- Technical Approaches: User-facing digital wallets, secure backend infrastructure, and verification tools.
- Standards & Frameworks: Understanding tradeoffs between mDL-style mobile identity approaches and general-purpose verifiable credential frameworks (e.g., W3C VC/DID), including hybrid models. Alignment with NIST, FIPS, FedRAMP, and Section 508.
- Credential Management: Core functional capabilities for creating, issuing, binding, and managing the lifecycle of secure digital credentials, with robust security and privacy-preserving designs.
- Security & Privacy: Architectures, protections, and fraud mitigation strategies.
- Integration: Compatibility with existing USCIS/DHS systems, deployment, hosting, and operations/maintenance models.
- Acquisition Strategies: Phasing, delivery models, and pricing considerations.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Request for Information (RFI) / Market Research
- Purpose: Information and planning only; will inform potential future solicitations.
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Response Due: April 6, 2026, 5:00 PM EST.
- Published: March 5, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
Respondents should address specific questions outlined in Section 5 of the RFI, organizing responses using the RFI's numbering and headings. The response page limit is 25 pages (excluding cover and appendices). Submissions must be sent via email. Responses are voluntary and will not be reimbursed.
Additional Notes
This RFI does not constitute a solicitation and will not directly result in a contract award. Proprietary information should be clearly marked.