Selective Service System (SSS) Readiness Simulation
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 Selective Service System (SSS) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for market research to inform the future procurement of a government-owned predictive Discrete Event Simulation (DES) model. This model will support the Agency by analyzing and visualizing staffing, resource needs, manpower delivery, and operations under various mobilization conditions, aiding planning, decision-support, and organizational readiness. Responses are due by May 21, 2026.
Scope of Interest
SSS is seeking industry input on capabilities for a DES model that can:
- Design and build a model representing SSS Mission Essential Functions (MEFs).
- Simulate staffing, resource needs, and operational flows under varying conditions.
- Support multiple scenarios and user-modifiable parameters, assumptions, and configurations.
- Provide analytical outputs, dashboards, sensitivity analysis, and reporting features.
- Include training, documentation, and knowledge transfer for SSS personnel.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Request for Information (RFI) / Special Notice (Market Research)
- Product Service Code: 7A20 (Application Development Software)
- Anticipated Delivery: December 2026 - May 2027
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage)
- Questions Due: May 11, 2026, 2:00 PM EST
- Responses Due: May 21, 2026, 2:00 PM EST
- Published: May 1, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
This RFI is for market research only and does not constitute a solicitation; the Government will not pay for response costs. Interested firms should submit:
- Capability statement with relevant past performance.
- Projected timeline for completing the work.
- Estimated costs.
- Any other supporting information. Responses must be emailed to Mr. Cane Toussaint (ctoussaint@sss.gov) with the subject line 'SSS Readiness Simulation'. Telephone calls will not be accepted.
Additional Notes
This notice is for planning purposes only and does not guarantee a future solicitation. The requesting organization address is Selective Service System (National Headquarters), 1501 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22209-2461.