User Feedback Government Bids & RFPs

The bid notice states that thirty (30) prototype systems are to be delivered within 90 days after project award for Segment I. For Segment II, ten (10) additional prototypes are to be delivered within 90 days of Segment II authorization. The bid notice states deliver thirty 30 prototype systems. provide evidence demonstrating a minimum technology readiness level trl of 5 and manufacturing readiness level mrl of 5.

The bid notice states The government will select two performers to proceed to segment II, which consists of phases ii and iii. this downselect decision will be based on the following criteria: user feedbackaffordability of the prototypeavailability of fundsa government evaluation the test results from phase i test requirements outlined in attachment 1, tables 2 and 3.

The bid notice states The government intends to make up to five 5 other transaction agreements for segment i phase i. downselections will be conducted only at the conclusion of each segment. following the completion of segment i, the government will evaluate performers and downselect up to two solutions to proceed to the segment ii option phase ii and iii.

The bid notice states If an offeror identifies a potential error, omission, or other issue in the drafft call for solutions, the offeror must notify the government pocs in writing during the question period. The deadline for inquiries is March 26, 2026. The bid notice states all inquiries must be submitted via email to both pocs **** eastern time on 26 march 2026.

The Army is targeting a 12-month delivery from the time of award, with the timeline to be finalized with the Phase 3 award and may be accelerated or delayed based on selected solutions.

The CSO process allows the government to make tradeoffs based on capability and cost, and the contractor is encouraged to provide a proposal that best meets the Area of Interest (AOI).

Vendors should describe their proven commercial or non-developmental item as it exists today, highlighting existing reliability and maturity, and explaining which desired attributes are already present.

The deadline for submitting quotes is March 26, 2026, at 12:00 PM EDT. The period of performance for the base contract is from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027.

The contractor will be paid for the licenses upfront once they are delivered. The remainder of the money will be paid in 1/12 increments monthly. Payments will be made by electronic funds transfer.

The government will award a contract to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the government, price and other factors considered. The evaluation criteria include technical capability, management approach, similar experience, past performance, and price. Technical factors are significantly more important than price.

Minimum vendor qualifications include access to the digital content evaluation and analysis platform on the effective start date, access to built-in panelists from the contributor network, and the ability to ensure all information and communications technology (ICT) provided is compliant with revised Section 508 standards. Demonstrated ability to protect personally identifiable information (PII) and comply with HHS enterprise security and privacy policies is also required.

Unauthorized disclosure of information will be subject to HHS/CDC sanction policies and/or governed by specific laws and regulations, including 18 U. S. C. 641 and 18 ****.

Sample submission is not required for this solicitation.

Questions concerning the solicitation document are due no later than March 12, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST. The due date for quotes has been moved to March 26, 2026, at 12:00 PM EDT.