request for information (RFI) Archives

USAID seeking information about AI for global development playbook

The global development agency is interested in how AI “can both accelerate and erode development progress,” an official tells FedScoop.

Jan 29, 2024 By Caroline Nihill

Federal chief data officers seek information on synthetic data generation

The information will inform the Federal Chief Data Officers Council’s work to create best practices.

Jan 4, 2024 By Madison Alder

US Vice President Kamala Harris applauds as US President Joe Biden signs an executive order after delivering remarks on advancing the safe, secure, and trustworthy development and use of artificial intelligence, in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on October 30, 2023. Biden issued an executive order October 30, 2023, on regulating artificial intelligence, aiming for the United States to “lead the way” in global efforts at managing the new technology’s risks, the White House said. The “landmark” order directs federal agencies to set new safety standards for AI systems and requires developers to “share their safety test results and other critical information with the US government,” according to a White House statement. (Photo by Brendan SMIALOWSKI / AFP) (Photo by BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP via Getty Images)

NIST seeks public input on its AI executive order requirements

The Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology is seeking information to aid its implementation of AI requirements in Biden’s recent executive order.

Dec 20, 2023 By Madison Alder

A Customs and Border Protection worker at the San Ysidro Port of Entry. (Mani Albrecht / U.S. Customs and Border Protection / Flickr)

Customs and Border Protection begins process for IT acquisition

The agency is considering awarding a five-year blanket purchase agreement, against the General Services Administration’s multiple award schedule for application development and operations and maintenance support.

Oct 26, 2023 By Caroline Nihill

WASHINGTON D.C., Aug. 28 2022 — A sign outside the Department of Energy building on Independence Ave SW. (Image credit: John Hewitt Jones)

Energy starts process to recompete $10 billion IT services contract, seeking information on capable contractors

The department is looking for partners to provide capabilities in cybersecurity, general IT support, technology strategy, innovation, and more.

Sep 13, 2023 By Caroline Nihill

NTIA looks to modernize federal spectrum systems as demand for 5G, space commerce skyrockets

NTIA said in an RFI that its current IT systems are outdated and its need to modernize them is acute.

Sep 6, 2023 By Nihal Krishan

The General Services Administration (GSA) Headquarters building. (SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images)

GSA seeks information about application security testing solutions for agencies

Industry respondents have until Sept. 30 to answer questions posed in the RFI.

Sep 2, 2022 By John Hewitt Jones

Pentagon’s IG contemplates move to the cloud via new solicitation

The DOD OIG wants to hear from other federal entities that have transitioned to the cloud about cost saving or benefits they've encountered.

Jul 7, 2022 By Brandi Vincent

Federal CDO Council seeks input on improving data sharing, skills and ethics

Responses to a new RFI will inform new guidance on overlooked areas including data ethics and equity.

Oct 14, 2021 By Dave Nyczepir

FBI seeks assistance with major IT modernization initiatives

The FBI's latest RFI continues efforts to centralize the agency's information management systems.

Jun 14, 2021 By Jackson Barnett