Request for Input - Simplified Prompt Based Request for Proposals
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 Defense Health Agency (DHA), on behalf of PEO DHMS, has issued a Request for Input (RFI) regarding a novel "prompt-based" solicitation methodology. This initiative aims to rapidly compete urgent requirements, specifically for critical End User Services supporting JOMIS capabilities, to avoid lengthy traditional procurement processes. The government is seeking industry feedback on how to design extremely efficient proposals and evaluation methods for this new approach. Responses are due by May 23, 2026.
Purpose and Context
DHA faces an urgent need to replace critical JOMIS End User Services by August, with traditional competitive approaches estimated to take until December. To address this, DHA is exploring an aggressive methodology using prompt engineering, inspired by AI-driven creative processes. The goal is to reduce solicitations to 2-3 pages, enabling rapid source selection (within days or weeks) based on an offeror's demonstrated skill, analytical ability, and creativity, rather than a detailed approach or price. Subsequent bilateral "alpha" negotiations would define the work and build the contract. The attached document, "Examples_Prompt_Based.docx," provides samples generated using Gemini to illustrate this concept.
Request for Input
The government is specifically asking for industry insights on:
- What constitutes the most efficient proposal content.
- Key attributes to look for in responses.
- Effective evaluation methodologies.
- How offerors can best demonstrate intelligence, analytical skills, and creativity.
- Feasibility and necessary inclusions for prompts.
- Any other relevant information.
Responses will be analyzed using Gemini, and should be submitted in a format (e.g., Microsoft Word) compatible with this tool. Required sections for responses include: Executive Summary, Efficient Proposal and Attributes, Evaluation Methodology, Prompts, Clarification, and Summary.
Submission Details & Disclaimer
Responses should be submitted via email to dha-dhms-cd@health.mil. This is a Special Notice for planning purposes only and does not constitute a Request for Proposals (RFP) or a promise to issue one. The government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred by respondents, and participation is not a prerequisite for future procurement activities.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Request for Information)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: May 23, 2026, at 03:59 AM UTC
- Published: May 15, 2026