Burial and Memorialization Electronic Directory (BMeD) Commercial Off-the-Shelf Platforms

The American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) seeking industry input on secure, cloud-based commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) platforms and implementation strategies to either replace or significantly enhance the current WeRemember.ABMC.gov system. The primary goal is to acquire a modern, stable, and secure platform capable of supporting both public research and internal operations related to an authoritative burial and memorialization database containing about 250,000 records. ABMC is particularly interested in mature COTS solutions that offer improved usability, reliability, maintainability, performance, stronger vendor and integrator support, and greater long-term flexibility to support its mission. Respondents are asked to provide detailed information, including company background, product descriptions, technical and implementation approaches, relevant experience, support models, and approximate pricing estimates, with responses limited to 20 pages excluding product literature. The solicitation, identified as ABMCFY27_BMeD_COTS_RFI, was posted on May 7, 2026, with responses due by May 16, 2026. The RFI does not specify any set-aside requirements and is categorized under NAICS code 513210. All submissions should be directed to Jessica Young at youngj.ctr@abmc.gov. The initiative targets improvements at ABMC’s Arlington, Virginia office and aligns with the agency's broader objective to enhance access and management of vital burial and memorialization records for the U.S. military community.